Welcome to Day 17 of the Balanced Plate Challenge! You’ve been building colourful plates, experimenting with proteins, and staying hydrated. Today, we’re slowing things down and focusing on how you eat, not just what you eat.
🌱 Why Mindful Eating Matters
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Better digestion: Eating slowly gives your body time to process food.
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Satiety signals: You notice when you’re full, reducing overeating.
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Enjoyment: Food tastes better when you actually pay attention.
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Evidence‑based: Studies show mindful eating can improve weight management and reduce stress around food.
🥗 Your Day 17 Task
At one meal today, practice mindful eating:
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Sit down without distractions (no phone, TV, or laptop).
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Take small bites and chew thoroughly.
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Notice the flavours, textures, and aromas.
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Pause halfway through to check if you’re still hungry.
😂 A Little Humour
If you usually inhale your food like it’s a competitive sport, today’s challenge is your chance to retire from the “Speed‑Eating Olympics.”
✅ Reflection Prompt
At the end of the day, ask yourself:
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Did slowing down make me enjoy my meal more?
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Was it easier to notice when I was full?
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Did mindful eating change how I felt afterward?