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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A nice jog round the fields where I live

I love porridge for breakfast made with rice milk topped with fresh fruit. This keeps me full until lunchtime and gives me a boost!

I like a snack about 3 to 4 o'clock. I usually have fruit as my snack. Frozen bananas are my favourite. but I always start the day with oats. It gives me a boost to get going. I really enjoy oat biscuits but as a treat with caramelised onion and cheese on.

I large glass of orange juice, banana and a nice walk in the sunshine.

Walking the dogs through the woods in a morning always gives me energy to start the day

Mixed nuts give me an energy boost

Eating a banana or other fruit always gives me an energy boost in feel

I find listening to some music gives me an energy boost and makes me feel good almost immediately.

Also I always feel a lot better after doing some exercise.

Banana does wonder for me

Ever since I was a teen I’ve smacked on 2 bananas a day one mid morning and the other around 3-4pm they always give me a boost to keep me going x

I find that dried organic apricots give me a blast of energy. Along with a banana. Chocolate and biscuits although delicious at the time they give me a real slump.

My morning weetabix and chopped banana gives me my energy boost and perfect start to the day

Nutella and Banana sarnies! Usually with a big cup of milky coffee! That usually lasts me until lunch, then I eat anything I can get me hands on, and then I have a healthy dinner lol.
I really want a sarnie now....

a mid morning banana to see me through.

I like a porridge breakfast with fruit, nuts, chia seeds and cinnamon

A cup of tea then a brisk walk with my dog is perfect for an energy boost

a nap :)

A morning walk

If I am indoors it would be oatcakes and hummus, out and about I always have a banana with me.

Taking Vitamin C supplements give me a boost. They make me feel brighter and energetic and I also eat less when I'm takingbthem and have less cravings throughout the day.

Oatcakes at lunch time either with some cheese and fruit or with a bowl of homemade soup definitely help me keep going in the afternoon.

Getting on the bike and going for a cycle or anything active keeps me going. A good rock concert pumps me up too. Hail Hail Rock & Roll.

love a piece of malt loaf around 11am

has to be a coffee first thing

Oatcakes with either hummus or peanut butter are amazing as an afternoon snack and energy booster. Three years ago I lost nearly three stones to get back to my pre child bearing weight (12 years after youngest was born!) but as I also hit an early menopause at the same time I found that keeping it off meant existing on two pretty small, measly meals a day. Then I was given a low GL diet book. I don't in any way follow it to the letter- mainly as I don't need to lose weight, I just want to keep it off. But I keep the basic principles in mind and I love my oatcake afternoon snacks!