🌞 Savor the Season: A Mindful Approach to Summer Wellness

By Mindful Eating Institute | Santa Barbara, CA

☀️ Summer Is Your Invitation

As days grow warmer and routines soften, summer encourages us to slow down and reconnect—with our bodies, our meals, and the simple joys of nourishing living. I believe that wellness blooms not through restriction but through presence: cultivated in daily rituals that honor what our body and mind truly need.

🥗 Recipe: Summer Quinoa Bowl with Lemon‑Tahini Drizzle

A light, vibrant bowl that’s easy to make, nutrient-dense, and full of flavor:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ avocado, sliced

• ½ cup cucumber, chopped

• ¼ cup chickpeas, drained + rinsed

• Handful of arugula or baby spinach

• Optional: crumbled feta or grilled salmon

Lemon‑Tahini Drizzle:

• 2 tbsp tahini

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2–3 tbsp water (to thin)

• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Build the bowl: quinoa → tomatoes + cucumber → chickpeas → greens → avocado.

2. Whisk tahini, lemon, maple syrup, garlic, and water until smooth.

3. Drizzle over the bowl. Add feta or salmon if desired.

4. Sit outside, savor slowly, and listen to your body.

   
   

💛 Why This Bowl Works for Mindful Eating

• Color psychology & well‐being: Bright fruits and veggies boost mood and mealtime joy.

• Macronutrient balance: Whole grains + protein + healthy fats = steady energy and satisfaction.

• Savoring every bite: Encouraging focused eating cultivates awareness and gratitude.

  
  

💡 Mindful Eating Tip — Easy to Apply

Before eating, pause and take three slow, deep breaths. Ask, “What does my body need right now?” Then eat with awareness: taste, texture, tempo... and check in with fullness.

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