3161: [Part 2] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind

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🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3161: Kylee Lessard invites readers to embrace mindful eating as a balance between nourishment and joy, showing that awareness, gratitude, and self-compassion can transform even a decadent burrito into a meaningful experience. By savoring flavors, checking in with hunger cues, and releasing guilt, she reminds us that food is not just fuel, it’s connection, culture, and comfort when approached with mindfulness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ablueskymind.com/blog/eating-mindfully-how-to-eat-with-no-regrets Quotes to ponder: "Food is nourishing in more than one way. That’s why you have terms like ‘comfort food’ and ‘happy hour.’" "There is legitimate danger in thinking about food as solely a vehicle for calories and nutrition, because that’s when you get into the toxic headspace of labeling foods ‘good’ and ‘bad.’" "The most self-loving thing you can do is stop eating once you start to feel full." Episode references: The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426207557 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.5	This is Optimal Health Daily. Eating Mindfully. How to devour a super burrito with no regrets. Part 2 by Kylie Lassard of a blueskymind.com.
0:42.1	And I'm Dr. Neal. Hey there, happy Tuesday, and welcome back to Optimal Health Daily, where I simply
0:47.6	read to you from the best health and fitness blogs for free. I cover fitness, nutrition,
0:53.1	stress management, weight management, and lots more,
0:56.3	just like an audiobook, but from a bunch of different authors, and always with permission from
1:01.0	the sites. Now remember, today's post is part two from yesterday. So, if you're new here or skipping
1:07.4	around, I'd recommend listening to yesterday's episode first. But if you're all caught up,
1:12.9	let's jump right in and hear part two and continue optimizing your life.
1:20.8	Eating Mindfully. How to Devour a Super Burrito with No Regrets. Part 2 by Kylie Lassard of a blueskymind.com.
1:31.2	Step 3. Fill your plate with food from all around the pyramid. If that overcomplicates things,
1:38.4	just try to fill your plate with different colors and all three macronutrients, meaning
1:42.9	carbs, fats, and proteins.
1:45.8	This is a sure-fire way to make sure your meal is delivering a balanced set of essential nutrients.
1:52.0	Step 4. Notice the flavors and textures of the food. This is worth reiterating because, in my mind,
1:59.1	it's akin to how one focuses on breath and meditation.
2:03.0	The mind needs an anchor point to stay present in the current moment, and I think flavors and
2:08.3	textures serve as fantastic ones while eating. Step 5. Give thanks. Experience a moment of gratitude
2:16.6	for the ability to nourish your body in this way,
2:19.5	whichever way you've chosen to feed it.
2:21.9	Gratitude for the simple ability to sustain yourself can help add perspective to the moments
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