The document outlines eight eating commandments: 1) Do not eat flavorful food solely for the flavor, 2) Do not eat overly large portions, 3) Do not eat just because it is considered the "right" food, 4) Do not engage in emotional eating, 5) Get most nutrition from low calorie density foods, 6) Eat consciously, 7) Eat slowly, 8) Wait 20 minutes before having seconds or dessert. The commandments provide guidance on mindful eating habits focused on portion control and avoiding emotional or distracting eating.

1. EATING COMMANDMENTS
Thou shalt not eat flavorful food for flavor alone.
Thou shalt not eat too large a portion.
Thou shalt not eat simply because it’s the “right” food.
Thou shalt not engage in emotional eating.
Get most of your nutrition from low calorie density foods.
Eat consciously.
Eat slowly.
Wait 20 minutes before seconds or dessert.
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2. Flavor alone should not be the sole reason you
start or continue eating.
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3. Use an appropriately sized plate.
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4. Dieters may eat candy bars because they
believe they are eating the “right” food.
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5. Food is not there to relieve your stress.
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6. Eating low calorie density foods
leaves you feeling vital.
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7. Eat slowly and consciously.
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8. Mealtime is too precious to waste in distraction.
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9. Serve yourself one correct meal, then wait 20
minutes before seconds or desert.
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10. EATING COMMANDMENTS
Thou shalt not eat flavorful food for flavor alone.
Thou shalt not eat too large a portion.
Thou shalt not eat simply because it’s the “right” food.
Thou shalt not engage in emotional eating.
Get most of your nutrition from low calorie density foods.
Eat consciously.
Eat slowly.
Wait 20 minutes before seconds or dessert.
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