How to Eat is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation & practise How to Eat explains what it means to eat as a meditative practice & that the results of mindful eating are both global & personal Eating a meal can help develop compassion & understanding reminding practitioners that there are things they can do to help nourish people who are hungry & lonely It can however also encourages moderation & will aid readers to achieve an optimum health & body weight