Lorri Baprawski worked for 15 years as a customer service representative and internal auditor at Accident Fund Insurance Company of America. Her work entailed applying skills in accounting, computer software, and data analysis. Outside of work, Lorri Baprawski enjoys biking, hiking, and cooking at home for her family and friends. She is also a trusted resource among friends in the area of cooking.
Cooking at home has numerous benefits. Among them is eating more mindfully. In an article published by Aetna, Wellness Project NYC cofounder Rachel Brown explains that since you are involved from purchasing the groceries to cooking the meal, you tend to notice more of the flavor of each ingredient in the dish. You are also naturally more aware of what you are putting into your body, and not rushing or multitasking during the meal, as often happens when eating out.
Aetna’s chief mindfulness officer Andy Lee also states that appreciating what you eat makes you feel centered. Just a single mindful bite helps a person return to the present moment, departing from the dissonant thoughts the often engulf us. It reminds us that we can connect to our simple and clear being with only one bite or one breath.
