6 Ways How To Snack Mindfully

6 Ways How To Snack Mindfully

Thinking about Food! What is your favorite snack? How often you snack in a day? We, Malaysians love to snack, among some of the snacks are local kuih, biscuits, crackers, cakes, fruits, chocolate, and many other. According to the study, Malaysian snack 6 to 7 times a day. Today we are going to talk about 6 Ways How To Snack Mindfully! 

6 Ways How To Snack Mindfully 

What is Mindful Snacking?

Mindful Snacking is eating with intention and attention, focusing on the present moment and savoring how the food tastes so you can truly enjoy it instead of just eating it for the sake of eating, feeling peckish, or stress. 

The SMRter Snacker Session by Mondelēz International 

The SMRter Snacker Session by Mondelēz International 

Recently we attended The SMRter Snacker Session organized by Mondelēz International (Malaysia). It was very informative, interactive, fun, and also a self-reminder session centred on the importance of mindful snacking with the aim of empowering us to snack right, without having to choose between snacking and eating right.

The SMRter Snacker Session Panel Speakers & Moderator

The SMR-ter Snacker Session was led by the Nutrition & Strategy Communications Lead for Mondelēz AMEA, Pei Gee Chew, along with a panel of experts, namely, Dr. Satvinder Kaur, Assistant Professor, Head of Program for Nutrition with Wellness, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University and Mr Nash Idrus, dad and Key Opinion Leader, who shared his perspective from a parent’s point of view. The session was moderated by Sheahnee Iman Lee. 

Well, when I work long hours, stress, or on-the-go I tend to snack more often. After I attended the Smarter Snacker session and discussion today. I found out that I’m a Compulsive Snacker (Type B)! I snack even without realizing it, absentminded snacking during course of the day. I need to be more conscious of my snacking habits. You can also check and find out What Type of Snacker You Are?

What Type of Snacker You Are?

For example, when I open a pack of biscuits with the intention to eat 1 or 2 pieces but ended up eating the whole pack. Omg! yes it happened so often, and I felt so bad about it. Have you experienced this situation before? 

During The SMRter Snacker Session, I also learned so much about mindful snacking which is eating with intention and attention, focusing on the present moment, and savouring each bite slowly. This leads to a positive relationship with food, more satisfying snacking moment, and less likely to overeat. 

6 Ways How To Snack Mindfully 

6 Ways How To Snack Mindfully 

1. Minimize distractions: put away all the gadget when you are snacking or eating just focus on the snack

2. Portion out your snacks: smaller portion is better so that you can control and decide should you open another pack of snack 

3. Focus on the smell and taste of the snack: focus on the snack 

4. Notice the textures: enjoy every bite and moments 

5. Chew thoroughly: eat slowly, and feel fuller

6. Finish one bite before starting the next one: savour every bite

Knowing about food ingredients and calories also make us a more mindful snacker. Thsi will help us to choose what to eat for a more satisfying snacking experience. Mindful snacking can lead to positive relationship with food, more satisfying snacking moments and being less likely to overeat.

James Kane, Managing Director, Mondelez International (Malaysia)

Speaking at the event, James Kane, Managing Director, Mondelez International (Malaysia) expressed, “Consumers should not have to choose between snacking and eating right. We want to empower people to snack right by embracing mindful snacking, to eat with attention and be present in the moment.

“With our wide range of snack foods, we are offering options to consumers – whether they are craving for a yummy bite or that feel-good moment for their well-being. Furthermore, we are also expanding our portfolio of well-being snacks and improving the nutrition and ingredient profile of our biggest selling brands. We strive to deliver great tasting snacks that offer good nutrition, made with ingredients people know and trust, to our consumers. Our Snacking Made Right is built on the promise to offer consumers the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way,” concluded James Kane.

As the panel speakers also shared their point of view on Snacking Made Right - Mondelez’s new strategic purpose and focus - and how it can be fulfilled through sustainable and mindful snacks for both people and the planet to love.

For more information about Mondelez International (Malaysia) please visit

Website: www.mondelezinternational.com

#snackingmaderight 

#mindfulsnacking