Mindfulness lifestyles have been promoted across the globe as a way of reducing stress and anxiety. But now 'eating mindfully' is being promoted as a way of losing weight.
You might be doing everything else right - eating your fruit and veg, steering clear of refined carbs and saturated fats. But scientists claim the way you eat your meals could be just as important as what's in them.
Researchers from Bristol University have linked faster eating rates to higher BMIs in both adults and children. And diet guru Dr Michael Mosley linked 'thoughtless' eating to increased snack cravings. He urged dieters to slow down when they are eating.