While I don’t hold to the saying, “There’s nothing new under the sun,” I do think that sometimes we search for answers that we already have – we just don’t like what they tell us.
The other day I was perusing the Harvard Health Letter, Feb 2011 and stopped at the article on page 3, “Mindful eating”. (Okay, okay, I work at the Borough Library and I was discharging items and the headline caught my eye . . . ) The article made me realize that although science continues to discover new things about nutrition, to be truly healthy and happy with our bodies we only need the tools our moms taught us.
The Harvard Health Letter says, “A small yet growing body of research suggests that a slower, more thoughtful way of eating could help with weight problems”. Mom says, “Slow down; you’re supposed to chew that first!” Harvard: “There’s also reason to believe that eating while we’re distracted by activities like driving or typing may slow down or stop digestion in a manner similar to how the “fight or flight” response does.” Mom: Please sit down at the table and eat like a civilized person. And turn off that TV!” Harvard: “…mindfulness helps people recognize the difference between emotional and physical hunger and satiety and introduces a “moment of choice” between the urge and eating.” Mom: “You’re not hungry, you’re just bored. Go outside and ride your bike.”
Thanks, Mom.
Awwwwww!
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