Explore mindful eating and how it might impact daily nutrition habits. After reading this guide you'll walk away with at least one or two more tools to develop better habits and intentions around nutrition for both yourself and your clients.
Mindful Eating
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Beginner level
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3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Identify and Explain the Principles of Mindful Eating
Analyze the Impact of Mindful Eating on Eating Behaviors and Habits
Evaluate the Psychological Benefits of Mindful Eating
Apply Mindful Eating Techniques to Personal Nutrition Practices
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May 2025
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Over the past century, advancements in nutrition science and technology have provided us with powerful tools to manage our diets, yet they have also contributed to mindless eating behaviors. This course introduces the concept of Mindful Eating, a process-oriented approach that emphasizes awareness, sensory engagement, and conscious decision-making without judgment. Through this framework, you will learn to reconnect with your food, reduce stress, and improve your relationship with eating. Join us to explore the psychological benefits of Mindful Eating and discover practical techniques to incorporate mindfulness into your daily nutrition practices, ultimately fostering healthier and more intentional eating habits.
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