{"id":43024,"date":"2022-07-10T16:16:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T23:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumstones.com\/?p=43024"},"modified":"2022-07-10T16:16:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-10T23:16:53","slug":"mindful-eating-how-to-diet-for-wellness-not-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumstones.com\/mindful-eating-how-to-diet-for-wellness-not-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindful Eating: How to Diet for Wellness, Not Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s estimated that 45 million Americans<\/a> go on some type of diet each year. While people change their nutritional habits for different reasons, the most common cause of dieting is the desire to lose weight. So, it should come as no surprise that people spend $33 billion each year on weight-loss products.<\/p>\n

Obviously, there\u2019s nothing wrong with wanting to lose a few extra pounds. However, far too many of today\u2019s popular diets focus solely on fast weight loss or cutting specific food groups out completely. The problem with many of these \u201cfad\u201d diets is that they aren\u2019t sustainable, and can end up causing you to gain your weight back if you end up \u201cslipping\u201d at all.<\/p>\n

Eating a well-balanced diet and getting in regular physical activity will always be the best way to lose weight healthily. However, if you\u2019re planning on going on a diet, consider eating for wellness, not weight loss. When you approach your diet with your overall well-being in mind, you\u2019re more likely to make long-term, sustainable choices that feel more like a change in your lifestyle, rather than a quick fix that will help you shed some pounds.<\/p>\n

Plus, you\u2019ll enjoy more benefits than just losing weight when you\u2019re mindful of what you eat.<\/p>\n

So, how can you put together a diet plan that emphasizes wellness and mental health above weight loss? Let\u2019s look at a few small dietary changes that can make a big difference in how you feel.<\/p>\n

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Eating Organically<\/h2>\n

Organic diets are nothing new. However, it\u2019s important to understand the benefits of eating organic. When you\u2019re at the store and you see an organic apple next to a non-organic apple, what\u2019s the difference? Well, you might end up paying a bit more for organic produce, but there\u2019s a reason for that.<\/p>\n

Organic farming utilizes practices that cycle resources and promote an ecological balance. As a whole, organic farming helps to reduce public health risks. On a more personal level, some of the health benefits<\/a> include:<\/p>\n