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With the stress and uncertainty around social isolation and lockdown, more of us than ever before have found ourselves comfort eating. Our latest research shows that 43% of us are snacking more than usual and 30% are struggling to eat a healthy diet. It’s all too easy to reach for a biscuit, and then another, then another. And suddenly the packet is gone. With that in mind, Soreen would like to hear your tips for healthy snacking, whether that’s ensuring guilt-free portion sizes or resisting the call of the biscuit tin.
Here’s what Soreen has to say: “Soreen, British baker of the Original Malt Loaf, has been enjoyed as a teatime treat in homes for over 80 years. Whilst many of us know that a slice of deliciously squidgy Soreen is perfect with a cuppa, it’s less well known that Soreen is a much healthier option than other sweet treats.
Our Malt Loaf contains over 40% less sugar and 80% less fat than the average cake. Plus if you’re looking for a tasty portion controlled snack, our individually wrapped Lunchbox Loaves are less than 100 calories each and our Sliced Loaf is just 65 calories per slice.
We know that for many of you the only way to eat Soreen is with butter! Well you’ll be pleased to hear that two buttered slices of malt loaf come in at just 150 calories and contain 40% less sugar and 50% less fat than the average slice of cake.
So you can still enjoy Soreen as a healthier swap without compromising on taste!”
Do you find portion controlled snacks help you control your snacking? How do you prevent the temptation of yet another biscuit? Do you find yourself wanting a snack when you know you’re definitely not hungry? How do you manage it?
Whatever your tips for healthy snacking, share them with Soreen in the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one GNer will win a £100 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list).
Thanks and good luck!
GNHQ
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By coincidence, having not tasted Soreen for years, I twice received a packet of the lunch box sized malt loaves in my weekly delivery of food for the 'elderly and vulnerable' This has reminded me of how tasty it is. I am hooked again 
For the past two months I have been picking fruit from the garden daily. The best fruit goes straight into my mouth as I pick, while the not quite as perfect fruits are made into jam. I have also during lockdown developed my own quick and easy snack utilising the bananas (also from my food parcel( and small wraps. Spread wrap with soft butter or Raspberry jam (or both), wrap banana and squash. D licious
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