10% Happier with Dan Harris Rewire Your Relationship To Food | Brother Pháp Lưu
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Jan 8, 2025 
Brother Pháp Lưu, an ordained monk from the Plum Village tradition, discusses the transformative benefits of mindful eating. He emphasizes the health perks of savoring meals instead of rushing through them. The conversation explores the delicate balance between moderation and restriction, and the practice of gratitude during meals. Brother Pháp Lưu introduces the concept of the four nutriments and stresses the importance of community in creating joy around food. Additionally, he connects mindful eating to environmental awareness and personal happiness.
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Mindful Eating Journey
- Brother Pháp Lưu's interest in mindful eating stemmed from his experience with meditation and its transformative power.
- He applied mindfulness to eating, rediscovering joy and connection with food as a representation of the cosmos.
Sacred Eating
- Brother Pháp Lưu explored wild edible foods to understand the sacredness of eating and our relationship with nature.
- He discovered that mindful eating is a practice present in indigenous cultures worldwide, emphasizing the sacred and communal aspects of eating.
Mindful Eating Research
- Research on mindful eating, especially with children, suggests it reduces overeating and cravings.
- A study by Professor Diane Gilbert-Diamond explored the effects of mindfulness practices on children's snacking habits.
