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Bit of a weird combo I know but I top a delicious slice of Soreen with a chopped date and honey mix..it seems to work really well and isn't over calorific either. It's a sweet treat that isn't too naughty and has lots of added health benefits too!

I tend to get peckish mid afternoon so I usually have a handful of nuts and if I’m craving some sweetness I mix with few dried cranberries or have 1 or 2 dates with my afternoon cup of tea. Yum!

I do try not to snack at all, but if I do, I make sure it's something like a few unsalted nuts, or a piece of fruit. In hot weather, home made fruit (no sugar) ice lollies are great and seem to fill a gap, even though mainly water. I haven't had Soreen for years, but now you've reminded me of it, I'll give it a try. I usually make my own fruit loaf.

If I thought I wanted to snack out of boredom rather than hunger I would either drink a full glass of water, as often thirst is mistaken for hunger, or do something to occupy myself for distraction from food.

I would also try to eat healthy portions of either fruit or nuts during the day between meals if the munchies take hold.

I try not to eat too many sweet things but on the occasions I really do fancy tea and biscuits I find it's best to take a couple of biscuits out of the packet, seal the packet tightly and put out of the way at the top of the cupboard. This way when I sit down with a cup of tea and I finish the biscuits allowed I will think twice and be less tempted for more than if the biscuit packet was right beside me as I know I would continue to dunk, lol, if the packet was next to me.

I have to have, and a enjoy, a big dollop of butter on my malt loaf. I had never thought of putting banana on it but there are a few on here that enjoy that and I'm tempted now so I'm definitely going to try mashed banana on next time but I'll skip the honey.

I tend to think individually portioned items are more expensive and wouldn't likely stop me from eating more. They have there uses for packed lunches etc where ease of transport is needed.

At the start of lockdown I stocked up on boxes of delicious Medjoul dates. After eating one I keep the stone in my mouth for a while. This helps me resist another for a few minutes longer!

Cherries are my go-to as you can just pick up a couple at a time. But a small piece of chocolate every now and then is not too unhealthy!

I don’t snack. But I like nuts ?, all sorts and I will have some now and again.

I eat loads of fruit.2 mangos,21 kiwis,7 bananas,2 grape punnets,4 oranges,3 lemons,12 tomatoes and whatever are reduced at the supermarkets e.g. grab your half price cherries now-every week.
I love all fruit and mix it up occasionally.It is really good for the constipation and the complexion.

OH always likes something in the afternoon with a cup of tea but I try not to make an afternoon snack a regular habit. Occasionally a slice of homemade fruit cake or a ginger biscuit. Soreen is nice with a smearing of butter but I don't tend to buy very often as it is too tempting to have more than one slice.

Reading about this survey made my mouth water! I haven't had a Soreen loaf for ages but I love it and it will be on my shopping list next week. Normally I try and snack on fruit as I feel it is better for me but I also quite like the large Snack-a-jacks (especially the chocolate chip ones) as they give me that taste of chocolate but are also low calorie. However the thought of having some Soreen Loaf has now put me right off everything, I may not be able to wait until next week..I can see I will be popping into the shop before that! As to the question of how do I control only having one biscuit..I don't. I have absolutely no willpower so I try not to have tempting things like biscuits in the house at all. Otherwise they just disappear immediately!!!

Must admit to having a snack of a biscuit or two with a cup of coffee after we've taken the dog for a walk! I do like Soreen too - especially the banana one. I have a sweet tooth and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Life's too short to deprive yourself. All things in moderation, eh?!

Didn't snack when going in to work but on the days I now work from home the temptation is there. I do have a biscuit with my mid morning coffee but then prepare some veg sticks and fruit in the fridge to nibble on in the afternoon. A handful of nuts are also a good alternative.

I keep a dish in the fridge with easy to eat fruit, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, peeled mandarins and chopped melon and when I feel I want a snack I have something easy to hand

I love the variety of Soreen loaves. The malt loaf is still my favourite but their banana loaf is delicious too particularly eaten with lots of butter and a banana. Have kept it down to one thick slice as I'm weight watching - or trying to! Did notice that they now do a sliced loaf. Very moreish.

I make my own protein balls, usually with oats, cocoa and date paste. Also flapjack made with apricots soaked in green tea which acts as the binding agent with oats,seeds and nuts.
Also all sorts of fruit, celery and carrot sticks, and i definitely think people think they need a snack when they just need water to rehydrate

Sadly the biscuit box is a good friend so I find it's best not to buy biscuits or snacks and thereby remove temptation.

My favourite healthy snack is greek yogurt and fruit

I exercise every day indoors and outdoors so eating healthy is essential to me. I don't snack but if I were to have a something after working out or during it would be nuts, fruit, dried fruit like chopped apricots/ cranberries or a healthy natural seed bar bought or homemade to pick my energy levels up quickly. Greek yogurt is also good with a banana or granola if you're at home.

Watermelon fills and hydrates us really well. Always have some mixed nuts and raisins in the cupboard.

Over the lockdown me and my husband have started keto diet and I am amazed at how much cooking I actually do now the recipes are healthy I am really enjoying trying different things and I find you dont snack as your hunger is satisfied and the bonus have lost a bit of weight because of the lockdown its given me motivation to start something different

My hint on snacking. DON'T! If you have a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner, there should be no need to snack. I can't remember the last time I snacked.

rozina my thoughts too.

I often feel like having a snack in late afternoon, so I often end up having a bowl of cereal as I'm not a fan of salty snacks and I try not to eat biscuits or sweets.

Snack options are chocolate oatcakes or stem ginger oatcakes or rice cakes with a thin layer of chocolate

Simple - I don't buy them if it's not in the house I can't be tempted. Soreen are great because they're a happy medium with lots of variety. I do prefer the bigger loaves to the individually packaged ones though - too much edge and not enough middle in those for my liking!

On the whole I do like portion controlled snacks, but if they're not then I just make sure I do it myself - if it's a big bag or something like a malt loaf then when I open it I will immediately weigh/cut into portions, then put them in airtight tubs or resealable bags.

I never eat anything from it's original bag or packet unless it's acceptable to eat the whole thing, because that is fatal - once you start it's very hard to stop. I will also always make sure that if I have started with something containing more than one portion (eg a packet of biscuits) I will take out what I want, then put the rest away properly and go and sit down before I eat them. If the packet is still out on the side it's much easier to give into temptation, whereas if it's been put away in the tin you have to be much more mindful.

Another great thing is make healthy snacks easy - a lot of the reason we end up snacking on unhealthy things is because it's so easy to grab a packet of crisps or a biscuit. If you keep a pot of cut up fruit and veg in the fridge and a fruit bowl on the side it's just as easy to grab that and will help you make better choices (and as long as it's portion controlled you can add things like cheese or a dip when you're preparing it)