Article: Breathing can be a great way to calm down when you are feeling anxious. Deep breathing is a known stress reliever. When you begin to feel yourself getting anxious, try this technique:  Breathe in slowly through your nose for five seconds. Focus your attention on listening to and feeling the air move as you breathe. Place your hand on your chest and feel it rise as you breathe. Like deep breathing, meditating is another way to calm yourself by focusing on your breath and clearing your mind.  Sit in a position that you find comfortable. If you sit on the floor, a pillow or mat can make things more comfortable. Start off with some breathing exercises. Focus your attention on your breathing. Gently bring your mind back to focus on your breathing as soon as it wanders. Don’t judge or dwell on any thoughts that may come to mind. Meditate for five minutes at least once a day. As you develop the habit of meditating, you can gradually increase the time you spend on it. If you visualize settings that you find pleasant, you can reduce anxiety. Remove all distractions like television, computers, etc. and try the following technique when you feel anxious about being separated from a home or a loved one:  Start by spending a few minutes on breathing exercises and meditation. Close your eyes and begin to imagine a setting that you find peaceful and relaxing. For instance, picture yourself in a sunny, grassy meadow with birds singing. Use your imagination to explore the place you are visualizing. For instance, what birds do you see? Do you smell flowers? What does the grass feel like between your fingers? When you feel relaxed and ready, open your eyes.
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Practice breathing techniques to help calm yourself down. Try meditating. Use visualization techniques to relax.
Article: Use a spoon to check the thickness of this mixture. Allow it a few minutes to cool if you want to do a taste test. If you are happy with the taste and consistency, then you are done. If you are not happy with the consistency, then you can thin it out with water or thicken it with more cornstarch. If you find that the sauce created by the cornstarch and liquid is too thick, you can add some water to thin it out. Start by adding another 1/4 cup (59 mL) of water. Taste it and then add more water if needed. You may need to heat up and stir the mixture again after you add water. You can add more cornstarch to the sauce if you find that it is not thick enough. Simply repeat the process, but use slightly less cornstarch and water than you initially used. Keep in mind that repeating this process too many times can break down the recipe due to the use of heat. Cornstarch is one of the thickening agents that contains the least amount of fat. Fat often adds flavor to a recipe, so you may find that the recipe is less flavorful than desired after it has been thickened. If this is the case, add extra seasoning or other ingredients to the recipe to make the flavor more pleasing. Add seasoning, like salt, in small increments to avoid over-salting or over-seasoning the recipe.
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Check the consistency of the cornstarch and liquid mixture. Thin out the cornstarch and liquid mixture with water. Add more cornstarch to the recipe. Alter the taste of the recipe if necessary.
Article: Many health professionals recommend taking at least 20 minutes to eat your meal. This gives your body enough time to feel satisfied which may help you pass up on additional servings.  The 20 minute rule comes from the fact that it takes about 20 – 30 minutes for food to travel from your stomach to your intestine. It's here that your intestines send a variety of chemical signals to your brain that it's satisfied and had enough food. If you eat faster than that 20 minutes, you're more likely to eat more than you need and eat until the point you're feeling too full.  Try setting a timer or watching the clock to help you meet that 20 minute guideline. Drink a few sips of water between bites, put down your fork or talk to friends and family members to help slow you down. Chewing your food thoroughly and taking your time with each bite is an important part of mindful eating and can help you feel more satisfied with a smaller portion.  Take your time with each bite. As you chew think about the flavors, the textures and the smells of the food. Use as many senses as you can to analyze each little bite of your meal. The concentration on your food and each bite can increase your satisfaction and let your brain enjoy the meal. When you take big bites and don't chew well, your brain doesn't get any signals of enjoyment or satisfaction which can cause you to eat more. Many people will try to restrict foods or strictly limit treats for a diet or to aim for better health. However, overly restricting your diet can backfire.  Remember, the body can not and will not naturally lose (or gain) weight quickly. Changing your diet drastically, eating very few calories or limiting many foods isn't a healthy way of eating. Never allowing yourself a treat or special indulgence can lead to overeating of that food or binge like behavior down the road. Schedule in a special treat or indulgence every now and again. It can be once a week, twice a week or every Friday night. Find a schedule that works for you and that can keep you at the healthy weight you desire.
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Take 20 – 30 minutes to eat your meal. Take your time chewing your food. Do not restrict your meals or foods.