Have you been following Rebel Wilson since she declared 2020 as her “year of health?” Because we have, and she looks amazing – and not just because she lost weight either. She has that beautiful glow of happiness and health about her, and it’s all thanks to the Mayr Method! Surprisingly, it’s not a new trend: the Mayr Method has been around since the 1920’s and was developed by Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr, founder of the FX Mayr cure. The focus of this method is a healthy gut and mindful eating, and here are the top three things we learned from it that we know can work for the rest of us too! 

 

1. Chewing food for longer. 

Going hand in hand with mindful eating, the Mayr Method, people who follow this diet are encouraged to chew their food anywhere from 30 to 40 times. This is meant to help them become more aware of what they’re eating so that they know when they’re full – which can ultimately help prevent overeating. That said… 

 

2. No phones or other distractions while eating! 

The Mayr Method prohibits scrolling through your phone, talking, reading, or any other activities that will take your focus off the act of eating – still to further promote mindfulness. With your full attention on the food that you’re eating, you not only get to enjoy your meal (and get to follow number 1, which is chewing your food longer), you’ll know exactly when you’re full and, again, prevent overeating. These two measures can, in the long run, promote weight loss. 

 

3. Less processed food, more whole foods!

Since the Mayr Method puts gut health at the forefront, eating whole foods is important. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains and good fats are encouraged, and the consumption of processed food is kept at a minimum, if not completely eliminated, ensuring you’re eating only healthy food. 

 

Good health is about a lot of things and is unique to every person: it can be eating more nutritious food, losing weight, a combination of both, or something else altogether. The important thing about looking into the diets available to us, like the Mayr Method, is taking note of the cons and using all of the pros to work to our advantage. This time, with this diet, it’s all about a more mindful focus on gut health!