Mindful snacking and being more Treat Wise is about being conscious of what it is you want to eat, why you are eating and how it makes you feel. It's about snacking with intention and attention.
Sweet or savoury? Hot or cold? Crunchy or smooth? And…how hungry am I really?
Remove distractions and use all of your senses to enjoy the texture, experience and taste. Stop to check in with yourself to know when you are satisfied.
We’ve made this part easy for families as 100% of our chocolate and biscuit products typically bought for children in the UK are under 100 calories- often just enough for a little treat for your little ones.
Remove screens, sit together and try these exercises as you enjoy your treat or snack.
The key to eating a balanced diet is to eat a wide variety of foods in the appropriate amounts. Treats and snacks can still be part of a balanced diet in the right amounts.
Health experts and emerging science tell us that eating in a more mindful way can lead to:
(*) Hendrickson et al., 2016; Camillieri et al., 2015; Gravel et al., 2014
(*) Gravel et al., 2014; Hong et al., 2014; Arch et al., 2016; Cornil & Chandon, 2015
(*) Gravel et al., 2014; Hong et al., 2014; Arch et al., 2016; Cornil & Chandon, 2015; Oldham-Cooper et al., 2011; Higgs, 2015; Mittal et al., 2011; Higgs et al., 2011, Robinson et al., 2014
In the UK, Mondelēz has come together with other leading confectionery companies to form “Be Treatwise”, an educational initiative helping our nation to have a more balanced approach to treats.
To better inform their approach, BeTreatwise partnered with BritainThinks to learn from parents and grandparents what challenges they face when it comes to treat time with the family.
We are proud of our award winning, evidence based Health for Life community investment programme, in which we have invested £4.5 million over the last 10 years. Health for Life encourages children and adults in Birmingham to live healthier lifestyles by engaging them in growing food, physical activity, healthy eating and cookery.
