That burst of energy and warm-fuzzy feeling you get after eating frosted sugar cookies and homemade fudge—and the inevitable crash that comes after—isn’t magic; it’s science. Here’s a look at what overindulging in sugary treats does to your body, from head to toe.
“The good news is that mindful eating can help binge eaters as well as many other eating issues. During the past 20 years, studies have found that mindful eating can help you to 1) reduce overeating and binge eating, 2) lose weight and reduce your body mass index (BMI), 3) cope with chronic eating problems such as anorexia and bulimia, and reduce anxious thoughts about food and your body and 4) improve the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes. Thus, it has many benefits!”