Mindful eating, day 4: Keep it screen-free

Today's challenge: Eat your meal free from distractions

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Eat your meal free from distractions. For some of us, this may be the most challenging exercise. Here it is: As you eat, avoid using your phone or computer, don't read books or magazines, and keep the TV off. Whether it's working through lunch at a desk or noshing on chips while watching Netflix, distracted eating is common. But while it might seem harmless, it may encourage you to overeat. A review of 24 studies found that distractions led people to consume more calories during a meal. It also caused them to eat more food later in the day.   I made sure my laptop and phone were on the other side of the room. I ended up not finishing all of my food, which is rare. - Alex Ashback CHECK OUT HER INSTA › Keep going strong!  Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Top Nutrition Stories Top 10 Food and Nutrition Trends on the Horizon for 2021 READ ON › 12 Powerful Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits READ ON › The 5 Most Affordable Meal Delivery Services in 2020 READ ON › Should You Choose Shipt or Instacart? 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