mindful eating

[ mahynd-fuhl ee-ting ]

noun

1. the practice of eating with the express purpose of savoring every flavor, aroma, and texture of food, as usually accomplished through aesthetic appreciation of the food and slow, contemplative ingestion:

   Since adopting a routine of mindful eating, he is enjoying a healthier diversity of food choices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mindful eating¹

First recorded in 1975–80