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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Cheery music and a cup of tea do the trick for me.

Mainly tea or coffee , or a fruit snack or if I'm naughty some chocolates

I definitely find eating a meal which has lots of leafy greens gives me a huge boost - especially foods high in iron like spinach. I did suffer with iron deficiency when pregnant so maybe my irons a little low. I do find I am at my most tired around an hour after waking up.

A morning swim energises me for the day.

A glass of cold water and some fruit usually gives me a boost.

Mango and lime lassie yoghurt version ice cold. Gives me the boost I need

I find getting outdoors with the kids give me an energy boost - A nice brisk walk, a handfull of nuts for protein and a pack of nairns gluten free crackers packed in our picnic basket are a great alternative to sandwiches

chocolate!

I have cereal bars, bananas and when I'm having a particularly tough day - a skinny cappucino :-)

A glass of fruit juice and some nuts or seeds

Coffee and a fruit bowl for me :)

A good night's sleep always helps, plus a sunny day and a hearty nreakfast

A bowl of porridge sets me up for the day but I do get an energy slump around 2pm. I snack on nuts and dried fruit and share some with my son when I pick him up from school to avoid the after school energy dip.

Having breakfast in the morning always gives me energy x

I find mindful snacking helpful for the occasional boost and helps beat those dips in energy.

For me its essentiall that I have boats for breakfast, either as a porridge or by using my Nairn's oatcakes and loading with various toppings, avocado smash & egg or some bananas & honey drizzle! That sets me up for the day properly :-)

a banana

The one thing that always gives me an energy boost is some really upbeat music .Love Mr Blue Sky by ELO , A bit of Pink or Ed Sheeran .
Music is my medicine it really makes me feel so much better 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A lovely smoothie. Healthy and satisfying x

Either coffee or something with a bit of sugar in it x

A walk outside, even just 10 minutes in the garden. A handful of nuts or malt loaf helps too.

Porridge with honey and fresh raspberries!!

Lots of fruit and water is my go to snack at the minute

Going out for a walk in the sunshine gives me a boost

Walking in the warm spring sunshine listening to the birds twittering away