I'm Doing Something Right - For Once!

[Ann]

For several years I have been eating porridge for breakfast, it has really helped my slow and unpredictable bowel and tum! I like the coarse "Old fashioned" Scotts porridge oats made with a little semi-skimmed milk with a few dried cranberries and raisins added (no sugar) then microwaved just for 2 mins. I like the consistency so thick that a spoon stands up in it LOL! Lately I have added pomegranate pips and fresh figs - a real yummy treat!

Now I read that research has proved that porridge IS healthy, good-o! :)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2471095/Forget-trendy-probiotic-drinks--just-eat-porridge.html

[boxtops]

Indeed it is, Ann - porridge oats are ideal for cholesterol.

[woofgang]

Not to rain on your parade, but it sounds like you have to eat more than a portion for breakfast for it to have any effect.

[rockyracoon]

I love porridge and really do need to make the effort to eat more of it. Lovely with a banana mashed in :)

[Ann]

Gosh, that sounds great Rocky, must try that!

[Ann]

My cholesterol is always low, so it must be the porridge helping!

[wimp]

have it most days,great for the cholesterol!

[quinie]

I like porridge made with oatmeal.I've never ever added anything to it except salt but I'll try some of your suggestions-no sugar though lol

[Maydup]

I love porridge too but can only eat it in the very depths of winter otherwise i overheat. Oat cereals with cold skimmed milk and blueberries are my favourite.