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Another blogpost about porridge

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I’ve written several blogposts about porridge (see list on this page) including recommendations for some good brands of oats. I’ve been using Flahavan’s Irish Organic Jumbo Oats recently but have become fed-up with fishing out the half dozen inedible husks that seem to appear in every panful. I’ve gone onto Jumbo Oats produced by Shepcote…… Continue reading Another blogpost about porridge

Another blogpost about porridge

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I prefer porridge made with Jumbo Oats and recently discovered the best ones yet. Flahavan’s Irish Organic Jumbo Oats are really good with a lovely bulky texture. Flahavan’s have been milling oats at the family mill in Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford for over 200 years. Read more. I bought my Flahavan’s Irish Organic Jumbo Oats from Sainsbury…… Continue reading Another blogpost about porridge

Have you tried hemp seed on your porridge?

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I’ve been adding ground flaxseeds to my porridge for several weeks. I’ve also been trying hemp seed hearts which add a lovely nutty flavour. The hemp seed packaging offers persuasive health reasons for eating the contents. However, after reading 6 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds I’m definitely keeping hemp seeds in my diet. I bought my…… Continue reading Have you tried hemp seed on your porridge?

10 reasons to add ground flaxseeds to your daily porridge.

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There was a time when this blog could have been called The Daily Porridge Blog. Who’s been eating my porridge? More porridge! Blueberries: a great porridge topper and good for you too! Cinnamon💟Nutmeg💛Turmeric??? But I haven’t had a porridge post for quite a while. So here are 10 reasons to add ground flaxseeds to your…… Continue reading 10 reasons to add ground flaxseeds to your daily porridge.

Cinnamon💟Nutmeg💛Turmeric???

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I like to sprinkle cinnamon on my porridge and occasionally a little nutmeg. But TURMERIC?? Yes, that’s what I said. A reader of my blueberries blogpost advised that she liked to stir a teaspoon of turmeric into her porridge. And she said the flavour of turmeric really enhances the blueberries. I sometimes add a little…… Continue reading Cinnamon💟Nutmeg💛Turmeric???

Blueberries: a great porridge topper and good for you too!

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Porridge is a great way to start the day especially with a healthy topper. Sometimes I include a drizzle of honey and occasionally a sprinkle of cinnamon. Today I added a few blueberries to my porridge and they were delicious. I know that a handful of blueberries make a great contribution to your 5-a-day. The NHS website…… Continue reading Blueberries: a great porridge topper and good for you too!

Cinnamon: a delicious porridge topper

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I’ve found that cinnamon is a delicious topper for my daily breakfast porridge. And not only does cinnamon taste good but it does you good as well. According to our well-thumbed copy of Food is Better Medicine than Drugs, cinnamon is very good for reducing blood sugar levels and can also help to reduce ‘bad’…… Continue reading Cinnamon: a delicious porridge topper