Mindful eating is simply paying attention to the food we eat, on purpose, moment by moment, without judgment. It is an approach to food that focuses on the individual's sensual awareness and experience of the food. It has little to do with calories, carbohydrates, fat, or protein.

Although it is highly likely that those who adopt this style of eating will lose weight, that is not the primary objective. The intention is to help each person savor the food at the moment and to encourage their unrestricted and total presence while partaking in the eating experience.