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Episode 3161:

Kylee Lessard invites readers to embrace mindful eating as a balance between nourishment and joy, showing that awareness, gratitude, and self-compassion can transform even a decadent burrito into a meaningful experience. By savoring flavors, checking in with hunger cues, and releasing guilt, she reminds us that food is not just fuel, it’s connection, culture, and comfort when approached with mindfulness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ablueskymind.com/blog/eating-mindfully-how-to-eat-with-no-regrets

Quotes to ponder:

"Food is nourishing in more than one way. That’s why you have terms like ‘comfort food’ and ‘happy hour.’"

"There is legitimate danger in thinking about food as solely a vehicle for calories and nutrition, because that’s when you get into the toxic headspace of labeling foods ‘good’ and ‘bad.’"

"The most self-loving thing you can do is stop eating once you start to feel full."

Episode references:

The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426207557

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