Savor by Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung Summary
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In "Savor," Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and Harvard nutritionist Dr. Cheung blend Buddhist wisdom with nutrition science, offering a revolutionary approach to mindful eating. Their Apple Meditation transforms ordinary consumption into profound awareness - a counterintuitive path to weight management that wellness experts consistently recommend.
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Nourishing Body and Soul: The Mindful Path to Freedom
Imagine standing in your kitchen, apple in hand. Instead of absentmindedly devouring it while scrolling through emails, you pause. You notice its vibrant color, feel its weight, inhale its sweet aroma. With your first mindful bite, you taste not just an apple, but sunshine, rain, soil, and the labor of countless hands that brought it to you. This simple act of presence - of truly savoring what's before you - contains the essence of what Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr. Lilian Cheung offer in "Savor." In a world where two-thirds of Americans struggle with weight despite a booming weight-loss industry, this revolutionary approach addresses what most diet books miss entirely: the mindlessness at the root of our eating habits. The solution isn't another food restriction plan but developing moment-to-moment awareness that transforms our relationship with food, our bodies, and ultimately, our lives.
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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