India, June 19 -- Celebrated annually, World Sauntering Day (June 19) is a reminder for individuals to step away from hectic schedules and embrace a slower, more deliberate pace. With slow living coming to the forefront, we look at how you can begin this practise right from your plate. Mindful eating is the concept of paying full attention to the experience of consuming food, as well as the internal and external processes."Eating often becomes an automatic, rushed act, disconnected from our physical sensations and emotional states," says dietician Vidhi Chawla. According to Vidhi, the disconnect with yourself while eating can prevent your brain from properly registering fullness signals. A rushed pace can also impair digestion, causing bloating and reflux. "Eating fast is associated with stress and distraction, which causes you to miss out on the sensory experience," she shares. Eateries are also catching, encouraging customers to slow it down. For instance, Delhi-based DOS has unveiled a breakfast menu inspired by slow mornings. "Our breakfast experience is intended to provide a more leisurely, purposeful morning, enabling visitors to stop and think before the bustle starts," says chef and co-founder Jatin Mallick. In Mumbai, actor Shilpa Shetty Kudnra's recently-launched cafe Blondie features a slow bar for hand-brewed coffee. Meanwhile, Hinoki Coffee Bar and Thought Explorers Club are celebrating with slow conversations over slow drinks. "Events like these are necessary to help enjoy life as is," says Shivangi, a college student who frequents the eatery....