Mindfulness and Food

Mindfulness and Food — page 1
TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS Social and emotional learning SEL helps children manage emotions learn how to feel empathy create and achieve goals and make good decisions An important goal of teaching SEL skills is to help students make good decisions in their day-to-day lives Teaching students how to use mindfulness at mealtime will make it easier for them to make healthy choices BEFORE READING Talk to the reader about his or her favorite foods Discuss What does this food look like How does it taste Who makes it for you and where does it come from AFTER READING Talk to the reader about his or her favorite foods again Discuss What does it mean to eat this food mindfully What are some ways you can use mindfulness at your next meal SEL GOAL Research suggests that children who are equipped to make healthy food choices and decisions are less likely to struggle with obesity By teaching students techniques to slow down show gratitude for their food and pay attention to what they are eating you will move beyond categorizing food as bad or good and provide children with skills they can use into adulthood