"Food is the foundation of genuine happiness,” and nourishing our bodies in addition to our mental well-being should go hand in hand. Here are some tips to enhance your psychological satisfaction after a meal. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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00:00When it comes to psychological satisfaction from meals, Malika Singh, Certified Integrative
00:05Nutrition Health Coach says, it's perfectly normal not to feel a sense of satisfaction
00:11after each meal. In fact, most meals are like that. However, as food is the foundation of
00:17genuine happiness, nourishing our bodies in addition to our mental well-being should go
00:22hand in hand. Here are some tips to enhance your psychological satisfaction after a meal.
00:28Malika continues, a number of factors come into play to enable your meal to give you the
00:33satisfaction you're looking for. Try slowing down and giving your meal the time and attention it
00:38deserves. Also, practice intuitive eating. This means not just eating what your body craves,
00:44but also tapping into the feeling of full. Eating adequate protein and fiber will help,
00:50but also consider the 80-20 rule. Consume 20% beloved treats and 80% good nutrients,
00:57and you should be able to maintain a balanced nutrient diet. Last, but certainly not least,
01:02try tricking your brain into satisfaction. A simple hack like brushing your teeth after a
01:08meal can signal to your brain that the eating window is over, which diverts attention and nips
01:13cravings.