Lesson 1 Love Yourself
Are You a Good Eater?
You have probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.”
It means that it is important to eat good food in order to be healthy.
But the way you eat food is just as important as eating the right food.
Many people have bad eating habits, but they often aren’t aware of them.
Do you have any bad eating habits?
Let’s find out whether you fall into any of the following categories.
Stress Eating
You have a big test tomorrow.
There are many things to memorize, and you don’t feel prepared at all.
Looking at the piles of books in front of you, you begin to crave something spicy!
When stressed, many people naturally turn to food, especially strong-tasting food such as tteokbokki or spicy chicken.
This is an example of stress eating.
Stress eaters use food to make themselves feel better.
They try to escape reality for a while by eating food with a strong flavor.
But never will it lead to solutions to their problems.
It will lead only to an upset stomach or feelings of guilt and shame.
To avoid being a stress eater, try to move yourself away from food and find other ways to relieve your stress.
For example, you could go for a walk, talk to a friend, or watch your favorite TV show.
If you still want something to eat, treat yourself to whole-grain toast or a nice cup of tea.
Speed Eating
5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The bell rings.
Thrilled students rush to the school cafeteria.
As soon as they get their food, they eat it as if it’s the last 10 seconds of a speed-eating contest.
The food is gone in the blink of an eye, but are they really satisfied? Probably not.
Speed eaters tend to eat too much before they realize they are full.
Moreover, speed eating takes away the experience of appreciating the pleasures of a good meal.
Although it may seem advantageous to save some time from your busy schedule by eating quickly, slowing down your meals actually has more benefits.
Give yourself at least 20 minutes to eat your meals.
Take smaller bites and chew your food for a longer time.
Not only will eating slower prevent you from eating too much, but it will also help you appreciate all the flavors.
Mindless Eating
You come home from school and lie on your bed with a bag of potato chips in one hand and your smartphone in the other.
Checking your social media, you start eating the chips.
Suddenly, you realize your fingers are touching the bottom of an empty bag!
You have just become a prime example of a mindless eater.
Mindless eating happens when you are distracted and do not pay attention to how much food you are eating.
It usually ends when you run out of food, which is too late.
So, instead of being a mindless eater, you need to become a mindful eater.
Eat only when you can focus on eating.
In other words, don’t eat while doing another activity.
That way, you can be fully aware of the food you are putting into your mouth.
Sweet-Tooth Snacking
Imagine biting into a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven.
The heavenly smell and the rich chocolate melting in your mouth are sure to make your mouth water.
The human body is designed to crave sweets.
Sugar is a quick source of energy for our body.
It also triggers our brains to release chemicals that make us feel good.
Not only that, it’s delicious, too!
However, if you are unable to go a single day without sweets, you need to control your sweet tooth.
It doesn’t mean you have to stop eating sugary snacks completely.
Eating smaller portions, such as a fun-size candy bar, can slow down your sugar cravings.
Instead of sugary snacks, try healthier alternatives such as fruit or dark chocolate.
If any of the four descriptions sound like you, it is time to make a change.
It won’t happen overnight, but if you make a conscious effort, you will become a better and healthier eater.
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