Party Snacks

Do you have a favourite party snack? Let’s be honest, we’re all guilty of indulging in delights such as chocolate, potato chips, cake, or even a glass of wine. But did you know that many of these ‘tiny’ treats can contain as many kilojoules as a meal? In this post Susie offers her top tips on how to enjoy a nibble pre dinner, whilst also avoiding a complete calorie blow out.

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