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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!
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Thin slices of Soreen topped with thick slabs of salted butter with a pot of tea in the afternoon, anyone? No? Well, I suppose I'll have to eat it all myself 
For the children, i have set up a tuck shop, similar to what they would have at school. They are given a budget, like £1, and have to use that to buy their snacks from a selection, ranging from 20/50p.
This not only helps them with their maths, it also teaches them the value of money, then when it is all gone, they cant have anymore snacks.
It is their choice whether to spend it all in one go or eek it out 
When I have a little break, I like a cuppa and a slice of Soreen, trouble is I like mine buttered (jam as well sometimes) - so that ups the calories! So if I am being really good, I just have a slice on it’s own! But if I’ve had the former, I take the dog for a much longer walk to burn off the extra calories!
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