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Hyatt Thailand mindful dining news: The global hospitality chain is making mindful dining effortless across its eight properties in Thailand, with the launch of its ‘Be More Foodie: Mindful Indulgence‘ initiative.

Collaborating with a certified nutritionist and wellness advisor, the hotels’ restaurants and bars have carefully curated dishes and drinks that not only delight the taste buds but also meets high nutritional standards, empowering the holistic wellbeing of diners. The hotels thereby curates wellness culinary experiences that are both delicious and nourishing without compromising the joy of eating.

Embracing Hyatt’s food philosophy “Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.”, which means serving food and beverages that are good for people, communities, and the planet, the initiative also prioritizes responsibly sourced ingredients from local Thai farmers, reinforcing Hyatt’s commitment to sustainability while delivering authentic flavours. This campaign also aligns with the shifting consumer behaviour towards opting for more health-conscious ingredients.

“At Hyatt, our restaurants and bars are the heart and soul of our hotels, we know how we all love our food and care about their wellbeing, we believe that dining should be a source of pleasure and nourishment,” says Christophe Sadones, Vice President, Food & Beverage, Events & Product Development, Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. “Collaborating with a certified nutritionist and wellness advisor, our restaurants and bars across the eight Hyatt hotels in Thailand have curated culinary experiences that are both delicious and nourishing.”

As a country renowned for its rich culinary heritage, Thailand offers the perfect backdrop for the launch of ‘Be More Foodie: Mindful Indulgence’, inviting diners to savour carefully curated dishes and drinks that not only delight the taste buds but also meets high nutritional standards. These include Thai classics such as Pad Thai, Gai Yang, and Mango Sticky Rice, which have been given a mindful makeover, with reduced sugar and added fibre to enhance their overall nutritional profile, while staying true to the authentic flavours. Western comfort foods have been elevated by incorporating nutrient-packed ingredients, such as whole grain pizzas topped with local organic vegetables and buckwheat crepe suzette with mixed berries and orange. For drinks, guests can expect creatively crafted low-alcohol and zero-alcohol beverages and functional smoothies.

Sandra Lim, certified nutritionist, explains, “Collaborating with Hyatt, we merge culinary artistry with nutritional science to make mindful eating not only accessible but truly enjoyable. Our nutritionists, chefs, bartenders, and wellness advisors collaborate to create dishes that are both flavourful and beneficial for health. Mindful indulgence isn’t about limiting yourself to salads and grain bowls – it’s about relishing your favourite dishes, knowing they’ve been thoughtfully prepared with your well-being and sustainability in mind.”

For instance, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui and Hyatt Regency Hua Hin source vegetables, herbs, cheeses, and seafood directly from local communities, while Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort has its own herb garden. Additionally, most of the chicken, pork, and beef used by the properties come from high animal welfare, pasture-raised, organic farms across Thailand, ensuring quality and sustainability.

Actress Jarinya ‘Kaew’ Sirimongkolsakul, who embraced home-grown produce shares, “Personally, I have always enjoyed eating delicious food. As I grew older, my lifestyle changed. I began prioritizing health and balance in life. Eating better improved my well-being, providing a refreshing and comfortable feel. With increasing organic options, such as Hyatt’s campaign utilizing local farm produce, aligning with health trends, we now have more ways to savour fresh, delicious and nutritious meals.”

Two-time Taekwondo Olympic champion Panipak ‘Tennis’ Wongpattanakit adds, “Balanced nutrition and conscious food choices are essential for my mental and physical health. While mindful eating keeps my mind clear for competition, I am a foodie at heart and it’s not always easy to strike a balance between healthy eating and comfort food cravings. Hyatt offerings relieve my burden of finding healthy yet delicious meal options myself, and aligns perfectly with my wellness goals.”

Mindful Indulgence food and beverage options are now available at restaurants, bars and lounges in eight Hyatt properties in Thailand – Park Hyatt Bangkok, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit, Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, and Hyatt Regency Hua Hin.