Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh offers wisdom on the practice of mindful eating.

We're often distracted or rushed when we eat — watching TV, chatting with others, or walking around.

Even without external distractions, we're still thinking of other things while eating and rarely focus on the task itself.

Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist Zen master, poet, and peace activist. One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time, Nhất Hạnh taught for 70 years and published 100 books.

How to Eat describes the process and benefits of mindful eating — the act of being fully present when eating and paying attention to what we consume.

Nhất Hạnh's easily-digestible bites of wisdom make it easy for us to start incorporating mindful eating into our lives.