Resisting the Potato Chip
Winning the battle against obesity typically requires overriding “mindless” urges to indulge in the pleasures of junk food. In a recent study, Evan Forman and colleagues at Drexel University in Philadelphia recruited 119 snack-loving undergrads to test different strategies for resisting salty treats. An hour of training in mindful decision-making-aimed at replacing automatic reactions to junk-food cravings with more deliberate, restrained eating responses-resulted in decreased snack consumption in the week afterward. [excerpt from Mindful magazine].
Other ways to resist the chip include swapping them for a healthier option, drinking a glass of water or chewing some gum to distract your mouth, or portion the chips in snack size bags.
Join us in June when CommonHealth will present Re-Learn to Relax which will include tips on mindfulness. Watch the training website to register.
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