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Share your tips for healthy snacking with Soreen - £100 voucher to be won

(286 Posts)
JustineBGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 08-Jun-20 09:38:41

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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dragon123 Wed 24-Jun-20 10:58:21

Snack sized malt loaves are great to snack on, serve with a handful of nut, bliss.

crusosa Wed 24-Jun-20 08:53:02

I do snack here and there, and normally it's not the healthy stuff that I choose. Luckily, I'm cooking quite healthy and I think I can do the cheeky thing too.

cidney1 Tue 23-Jun-20 22:05:42

I love a small sliced apple dipped in a tiny saucer of peanut butter! Then for afters, later, one, or sometimes two, slices of soreen banana loaf, I preferred the orange loaf but I can't seem to get that any more.

Miriam Tue 23-Jun-20 16:35:31

My after lunch snack is always fruit, I love all the summer fruits as there is so much choice. I must admit that I also like a square or 2 of dark chocolate. Nobody is perfect!

MummyBtothree Tue 23-Jun-20 00:06:43

I usually opt for a handful of raisins if I get the urge for a snack and don't buy biscuits then I cant eat them!

gracie1956 Mon 22-Jun-20 17:11:09

cooking with my airfryer to help with reducing fat to cook with and healthy snacks and soreen as a sweet treat

Nannan2 Mon 22-Jun-20 13:00:01

A small sandwich maybe with thin vegan spread if especially hungry, ive had to go lactose-free in last few months and ive snacked much less, as there's just not as much available in lactose-free choices, there's all the vegan ones too, but a lot of those don't taste very nice!

Nannan2 Mon 22-Jun-20 12:55:51

The small soreen 'loaves' for lunch packs are an ideal size for a snack, spread with peanut butter sometimes makes a nice alternative or sliced banana on top.

vegansrock Mon 22-Jun-20 12:29:58

As a vegan I have to read the ingredients on processed foods so I prefer a banana or apple as a snack. With a glass of wine I like some plain crisps or olives.

Shoom72 Mon 22-Jun-20 12:07:02

I love a hot banana drizzled with some manuka honey and nuts!!!

Milliedog Sun 21-Jun-20 22:21:02

I only buy low calorie, healthy snacks so I'm not tempted by chocolate....

barbaramcgibben Sun 21-Jun-20 12:46:53

Both my children were keen rowers and soreen was always enjoyed to provide energy and a great taste.

Annapops Fri 19-Jun-20 08:21:13

I always snack on fruit but as a real treat will allow myself the occasional dunking of a rich tea biscuit in tea.

Fairysue Thu 18-Jun-20 13:34:06

I like to snack on crackers with marmite and cucumber

Wool Thu 18-Jun-20 10:18:46

I enjoy a handful of mixed nuts and raisins to keep me going.

buckleycat Thu 18-Jun-20 00:00:52

It's the classic.. everything in moderation, but sadly it's the moderation I struggle with! Once I have gone a few days without sugar, I find it much easier to avoid it - when the cravings have past, I love a piece of fruit, a handful of almonds, or, as another poster suggested, celery sticks with peanut butter - filling & delicious!

elainehollis Wed 17-Jun-20 23:52:00

When I feel like snacking I have a piece of fruiy or clean my teeth instead

Mummyb23 Wed 17-Jun-20 23:33:56

I try not to snack in between meals if I feel a little hungry i find a nice lemon tea does the trick, I also make sure I drink plenty of water throughout the day.

hopezibah Wed 17-Jun-20 23:24:45

We keep a box of "treats" and snacks - some healthy and some less so but it is an easy way of keeping track of snacking. Having individually wrapped snacks definitely helps.

Sarahlizzy90 Wed 17-Jun-20 23:06:39

I love convenience! I keep foods such as Soreen lunchbox loafs, cereal bars, sliced fruit and vegetables, yogurts, individually-wrapped cheese, whole grain crackers, and other healthy foods on hand to easily grab when the cravings come!

suzieo1 Wed 17-Jun-20 22:35:10

A lovely slice of soreen with a drizzle of honey

mazgoli Wed 17-Jun-20 21:51:48

I absolutely love Soreen, but only the original one I'm afraid. Not keen on the strawberry or apple ones. I love it with butter and often have it as a snack. I also have satsumas, apples and prunes throughout the day when I'm peckish and heading towards the chocolate biscuits!

Janetlynnej Wed 17-Jun-20 21:16:01

I’m eating loads of fruit and making smoothies with yoghurt. I am keeping my calorie count below 1500 per day.

athenacarina Wed 17-Jun-20 21:02:19

After collapsing about 17/18 years ago, I've never felt hungry since so don't snack. I've just about got a fancy for something in a couple of things, and one of those is chocolate eclairs with strawberries inside! I try to not have too many as my collapse caused issues with my weight too, but when you finally have some taste back, you've got to go with it and enjoy.

winter53 Wed 17-Jun-20 20:01:00

I think that with snacking, moderation is the key. Have something you fancy but a small portion rather than depriving yourself. Having lost 2 stone I would have a slice of soreen fruit loaf and a cup of tea and feel good about myself.