Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life

End Your Struggle with Weight.

Your Path Begins Here. Drawing on dietary guidelines from the Harvard School of Public Health alongside Zen contemplative traditions, the authors outline seven core practices that transform routine meals into conscious nourishment.

Cheung and Hanh examine the habits behind mindless overeating, offering practical steps to regulate portion sizes and choose wholesome plant-based foods.

With the scientific expertise of Dr. Lilian Cheung in nutrition and Thich Nhat Hanh's experience in teaching mindfulness the world over, Savor not only helps us achieve the healthy weight and well-being we seek, but also brings to the surface the rich abundance of life available to us in every moment.

• Mindfulness Exercises: Learn to pause before meals with the five contemplations, centering awareness on the sun, soil, and labor that brought food to the table.
• Nutrition Science: Discover Harvard’s traffic-light beverage system alongside clear guidance on heart-healthy unsaturated fats and the hidden risks of liquid sugars.
• Weight Management: Overcome rapid eating habits by chewing each bite thoroughly and resting utensils between mouthfuls to register genuine satiety.
• Actionable Strategies: Downsize dinnerware to nine-inch plates, prepare balanced meals the night before, and implement realistic routines that curb evening snacking.
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