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Here is an accessible and encouraging exploration of how and why to apply the Zen art of mindfulness to transform our “issues” with food. Whether we are overweight (as are two-thirds of American adults today) or suffer from an eating disorder, learning to eat mindfully can liberate us from the suffering we experience with food. Practiced for centuries in the Zen tradition, mindful eating is an approach that involves bringing one’s full attention to the process… More >>
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with FoodDespite lukewarm reviews, I bought it anyway. Although this book is easy to read, I wished it had conveyed a better understanding of how difficult eating problems can be. It was obviously written by a Zen Buddhist Monk rather than a therapist because it focuses a lot on Buddhism and theory rather than strategies. I’ve battled ups and downs in my weight and stress eating for many years. I’ve read many other helpful books about mindful eating and like the approach in genneral
Rating: 1 / 5
This by far the best book I have read on these subjecys. Most books emphasize one aspect ot the other but this book emphasizes both aspects equally. It is simple to follow and keeps to the point
Rosetta Wilson
Rating: 5 / 5
Great book for Buddhist and non Buddhist alike. Reminds us why we need to eat. One needs to eat healthy to live. Great weight loss guide very positive
Rating: 5 / 5
Chozen Bays has given us a wake-up call to appreciate our food in a healthy, intelligent and joyful manner.
Rating: 5 / 5
Jan Chozen Bays Roshi’s book approaches teaching ourselves to eat mindfully with humor, insight, and her years of experience as a physician and a Zen priest. She draws upon stories taken from the many mindful eating retreats she has lead over the years. A CD of guided meditations and practices is included to support the reader in establishing a mindful eating practice at home.
Rating: 5 / 5