Mindful eating, day 10: Use your nose

Today's challenge: Involve your sense of smell.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Involve your sense of smell. Smell and taste are closely related, and the scent of food plays a large role in the satisfaction and joy we get from eating. Let's continue to engage your senses by focusing on smell.   For today's challenge, close your eyes before you're about to eat and truly take in the aroma of your meal. With your eyes closed — so as not to have visual distractions — ask yourself the following questions: What smells are coming from this dish? Does the scent of the food make you hungry? Is one smell overwhelming or can you smell the individual components of the meal? If you could only smell the meal and not see it, would you be interested in eating it? As before, jot down your answers in the journal or device you're using for this challenge so you can refer back to them. Concentrating intently on the aroma of the food you're about to eat can help bring awareness to your meal, enhancing pleasure while making you more mindful of your eating experience. Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Top Nutrition Stories Bone Broth: How to Make It and 6 Reasons Why You Should READ ON › 8 High Protein Nuts to Add to Your Diet READ ON › Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal, and Should They? READ ON › The 10 Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services in 2020 READ ON › ADVERTISEMENT Try a top-rated app for meditation and sleep Experience 100+ guided meditations with Calm's award-winning meditation app. Designed for all experience levels, and available when you need it most in your day. Start your free trial today. START FREE TRIAL › Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107