Are you a mindful eater or a mindless eater? If you’re anything like me, you likely have a busy life and so many things on your to-do list that sometimes, eating can feel like a task to check off the list. Eating mindfully plays a huge role in cultivating a healthy free life, so let’s explore the impact of mindful eating and mindless eating on the mind, body, and soul. Benefits of Mindful Eating: Join me in this episode of Healthy Free Life Show as I shed light on the scientific research behind mindless eating, obesity, and weight loss. You’ll also learn how mindful eating benefits the body, helping to prevent weight gain, decrease binge eating and emotional eating, decrease stress, and more! Plus, I share a simple practice, along with a prayer, you can use to start eating more mindfully during your next meal.   “When you learn to eat mindfully, you’re going to be able to replace those mindless, negative food emotions… with positive food experiences. Then, you are in control and food is no longer controlling you.” - Katrina  In this episode about Mindful Eating, you’ll learn… [00:39] The difference between mindful eating and mindless eating. [03:10] What is mindful eating and why is it important for my health? [04:08] The scientific research mindfulness and eating. [07:34] What happens in your brain and body when you eat? [11:42] How to start eating mindfully during your next snack/meal. + A glorious prayer to say before eating food. [16:52] What to expect in the next episode, Ep. 34: Mindful Eating Part 2.   Are you ready to put God at the center of your health journey and to finally achieve your health and wellness goals? Join me every Wednesday to learn how!   Download your FREE Starter Kit: kit.healthyfreelife.com   Resources mentioned: Episode 034: Mindful Eating: A 10 Minute Exercise to Try (Released Wednesday, Nov 24) Slow Down Diet by Marc David: https://amzn.to/3HjSdah Full by Asheritah Ciuciu: https://amzn.to/3FnJkL5 Connect with me! Visit my website: www.healthyfreelife.com Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthyfreelife Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthyfreelife