The idea of “mindful eating” has been trending lately on social media and other news feeds, but it’s not new. It is becoming a more popular practice these days because it is a simple but effective way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid eating too much. Summer is a great time to begin the practice of mindful eating because you are exposed to so many temptations, from visits to the ice cream stand to backyard cookouts. Mindful eating can help you to stay on track with your weight loss while you enjoy your warm weather meals more than ever. What is Mindful Eating? Mindfulness comes from the practice of meditation and other types of focused attention. Its purpose is to help you to be focused on the present moment and the sensations that you feel at the time. You might think of it as “hyper-awareness” of yourself and the immediate surroundings. Mindful eating is a way to hold your attention on the food you are eating, its tastes and aromas, where it comes from, how it was prepa...