Eating out has become more of a habit than a treat and portions when we eat out have changed," says Perrow. "A portion of meat should be approximately 4 oz, yet most people have no problem having a 16 oz steak in a restaurant - that is four times the portion we should eat." How we perceive the amount we're eating plays a big role in how satisfied we feel. "Evidence suggests that size of plates, spoons and glasses can unconsciously influence how much food someone eats. For example, using large plates can make food appear smaller - often leading to overeating," explains Perrow. Bamsemums - Marshmallow Bears - Chocolate covered marshmallow bears from Norway – an all time favorite. Literal translation? Bamse = bear, mums = yum. Bear yum. A kiddie’s favorite! If you time your visit right, you might catch one of the short-term exhibits on Norwegian ethnologist and adventurer, Adrian Jacobsen, whose practices seem unthinkable today – including taking indigenous families from their homes to tour around Europe. Sjokade is another famous brand of chocolate spread. It is made from cocoa powder and coconut oil and has a lighter, more delicate flavor.

After which you could join a guided tour complete with a demonstration of how the old textile machines were operated. There were once more than 100 textile mills in the Bergen area, and this is an ode to that faded past.

Jars full of sweets have always been great gifts, and there’s no reason for vegans or vegetarians to miss out with these luxury personalised vegan sweet jars. Norwegian sweets and candies are some of the best in the world. From Twist to Kremtopper, there is something for everyone. The unique flavors and textures of Norwegian chocolates are sure to please even the most discerning sweet tooth. SMASH are salty corn chips covered in milk chocolate. This ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and crispy all-in-one bite makes it hard not to eat the entire bag in one sitting! If you love sweet and salty, prepare to be obsessed with SMASH. Whilst those may not all be vegan however, (though there are vegan options available) Keats also provide a luxury gourmet vegan sweets range alongside their chocolates. Made from only natural and organic ingredients, with no gelatine or added preservatives, these indulgent vegan sweets may be the priciest on the list but for good reason. Portion control isn't just an individual problem. Culturally, our dietary habits have changed and it's warping the way we view portion sizes.

From navigating your way out the catastrophe room at Norwegian Petroleum Museum to strolling through an authentic knitting factory in Bergen, here are seven to try: Stavanger Norwegian Petroleum Museum

4. Candy Kittens

The cute foam teddies'd rather just be kind, social and humorous teddy bears. Wanting to be eaten - yes, they more or less begging to be eaten!

A real Bamsemums becomes as follows: First, foam Bruin team. Bamsemumsen gets her chubby teddy bear shaped by the special foam mixture is poured into small teddy bear shapes in cornstarch. Then the rest and dry for two days. On Nidar factory in Trondheim will Bamsemums serviced well with! Maize flour from the mold is brushed and blown away and chubby foam teddies get a bright sjokoladebad before they are ready to be cooled. When the chocolate coating has solidified and enclosing foamed perfect, get teddies jump into the bags together with the other Bamsemumsene. Here they spend some time together, before they finally arrive in the arms of someone who wants real bamsekos. It’s good news for fans of the fizz! Sherbet drops, sherbert lemons, flying saucers and sherbet dips are all completely vegan and vegetarian friendly.Has the list awoken your appetite for Norwegian food and drinking culture? Bergen hosts a food- and beer festival (Mat- og øl festival) at the end of August and beginning of September every year. Here you can try out different varieties in both local food cuisine and beer brands. Ingredients: sugar, milk powder, glucose, humidity retaining agent, cocoa butter, water, cocoa mass, invert sugar, gelling agent, emulsifier, salt and aroma If you’re looking for the tastiest, gelatine and gluten-free, vegan marshmallows that taste even better than conventional mallows, then we have a treat for you!