The 10-second pre-meal ritual a nutritionist swears by to beat emotional eating and negative self-talk

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Healthy eating isn't just about what food is on your plate, it's also about the way you feel before you eat, according to nutritionist Sarah Ann Macklin.

The author of Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard explains that many of us bring stress, guilt and self-criticism to mealtimes without even realising it.