What gives you an energy boost? Share with Nairn’s Oatcakes

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Everyone needs a little boost now and then. We all have those frantically busy days - whether at work, at home taking care of the kids or just rushing around trying to keep all those proverbial plates spinning – and it’s easy to forget how to keep yourself well nourished and energised. Not only can making better nutritional choices help keep you energised, but also little emotional boosts such as listening to your favourite song can also have a huge effect on how we handle life’s demands and whatever the day throws at us! With that in mind Nairn’s would really like to know what gives you an energy boost?

Here’s what Nairn’s have to say: “Nairn’s are all about ‘grabbing life by the oats’ and over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you some exclusive, energising tips - we’d like to think it’s a pretty good fit considering just how naturally energising oats can be for you. You’ll find interviews with our inspiring and energetic ambassadors, expert advice from our resident nutritional therapist and loads more over on our website.

So, if you’ve got a go-to snack or energising habit that you swear by to keep you up and running, why not share it with the community? You could be lucky enough to win a hamper of incredible goodies from Nairn’s and friends, worth £150!”

What part of the day are you most likely to feel the need for an energy boost? What are the danger signs that your child’s energy is flagging? What foods or snacks do you give them to stop them getting ‘hangry’?! Do you get an energy boost from having a bit of family time? Maybe you get a boost from listening to your favourite playlist on your way to work? Would you say that exercise is what helps give you a boost? And if so what snacks do you eat to make sure you keep your energy going after exercise? What are your favourite breakfasts and lunches that help keep you going for the day? And what foods do you avoid that make you ‘crash’? How do you incorporate oats into your diet?

Whatever gives you an energy boost, share them on the thread below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a Nairn’s hamper worth £150 and one MNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

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I have a bowl of porridge for breakfast and a banana mid morning this keeps me going til lunch

I’m a brittle diabetic so palm oil free oat cakes and banana are ideal for me mid morning or afternoon or if I can’t eat due to my digestive issues. They are slow release and perfect for diabetics.

Exercise gives me energy. I've always done a lot of walking including doing all my shopping and errands on foot for extra exercise. I took up running last year which has changed life!
For snacks although I tried to cut out snacking I found that I need more frequent food than 3 meals a day. I have a snack bar each afternoon made from dates and nuts which really does the trick! In the evenings I have a little tiny dish of low fat ice cream!

Having a bowl of porridge in the morning helps, a banana as a snack and plenty of water and fresh air.

Like my username, homemade granola, berries and some Greek yoghurt.

Always have an oat bar in my bag for when I need a boost.

Homemade healthy flapjacks

Haribo or an energy gel when cycling, but something better like peanut butter on oatcakes or a banana at work. I've tried healthy snacks when doing sport but I throw up too easily!

My go to at home is the Nairn’s oatcakes with black pepper, add a little bit of strong cheddar.

On the hoof, a ziplock bag filled with nuts. Not overly keen on dried fruit so I don’t bother with that.

coffee is what gets me through the day :)

Music all the way. A glass of cold water or orange juice fisrt thing in the morning with some Cereal

Coffee coffee and coffee.

Having a full nights sleep gives me an energy boost

Peanut butter, i love it a bit to much.
also really dark chocolate, 85 or 90%
these usually do the trick.

Porridge with banana and maple syrup, washed down with a strong coffee! 💪🏻

A run then a healthy snack.

Waking up to sunshine streaming through the window

I try and have porridge for breakfast to give me energy in the morning then I will have a soreen bar around lunch which I find gives me a bit more energy

Finding out the shop shuts in 10 minutes and I still need to buy milk..............

A cup of hot Yorkshire Tea with a packet of Nairns Mixed Berry oat biscuits to dunk (teaspoon at the ready - just in case!)

Homemade fruit and veg smoothie! Delicious, nutritious and quick!

A nice coffee and some chocolate

Whenever my energy levels are low which normally happens 9 times out of 10 when I'm hungry I reach a banana and a cup of coffee.

Bananas give me an energy boost.

A Banana and some chocolate!