Porridge

WE have porridge every morning (except when we fall off thew wagon and og out for a fry up) 50g Porridge oats made with water, no sugar or milk, and a little salt for me. Does keep us satisfied until lunch time, but not bloated.

Great porridge fan here- perfect to keep cholesterol low. Cut down portion if you feel bloated. Use the large oats rather than the small ones, as the GI index (sugar release) is much slower. I put some seeds in too, linseed and sunflower- and have a little cinnamon sugar on it with a little half-skimmed milk.

I love porridge made with half milk and water, a dollop of creme fraiche and a tiny drizzle of honey. No bloating and it keeps me going till lunchtime.

Yuck, reminds me of my school days when it was almost force fed down me at school.

Granjura, yes large rolled oats.

I'll experiment with larger oats and less milk. Maybe it's something to do with the pre-packaged stuff. I never use the ones with added syrup tho', only the lowest sugar varieties but will try with basic porridge. I know what you mean Charleygirl. I just couldn't stomach it for years but really want to help my acidy tum and keep cholesterol down.

I certainly think proper plain oats is much better than all those pre-packaged types, who knows what they add I use Scotts Porridge Oats and it does fill me till lunch time I make it with mostly water and just a smidge of milk and syrup I alternate that with shredded wheat.

YUK, no milk, no sugar, just Oats, water and salt. We cook it in the microwave.

We have porridge during the winter, (made with milk and a small amount of stevia, oh and a few sultanas). Maybe not ultra healthy but delicious. I put it in the microwave the night before and set the timer and in the morning i put it in bowls and bring it back upstairs. Breakfast in bed!
After the clocks change in spring I have home made meusli every day, except Sunday (egg). DH has other cereals.

I love porridge, made with milk, with a drizzle of golden syrup and cream if we have it.
It really is filling, and we have this if walking later, it keeps us going.

Tiffany have you tried gluten free porridge? We can't tell the difference but may be better for you. Have ours with grated apple & mixed seeds on top & a drizzle of honey more often than not. Still remember my gran's porridge served with top of the milk cream (from a bottle). Yum.

Where do you buy the gluten free porridge?

Not fond of the stuff myself and I'm always hungry by mid morning when I do eat it.. My husband is a big fan and always soaks his with raisins overnight. Seems to make it more digestible. I have chia pudding with fruit some days, but really like eggs for breakfast. Keeps me full for longer.

We use Oatmeal, far better I think than Porridge Oats. Made with water, pinch of salt, when ready, chopped banana and a sprinkle of Cinnamon, Yummy, and no bloating and keeps us / me going until lunch time. Good for the "innards " and helps with blood sugar levels too!!

Oatibix is like Weetabix but made with oats. It could be worth a try.
I have Oatibix some days and porridge other days.
I make the porridge with water and a spot of salt, then add milk or soya milk while I am eating it.

Bloating that doesn't go away should be checked by your doctor.

I have porridge all year round. Love it. Scotts Original and I use a small tub about the size found in boxes of soap powder along with a small handful of golden or ordinary sultanas. Cover with water, 3 minutes in the microwave on high and dribble of milk on top. Delicious and it keeps me going, sometimes till about 3 o'clock.

I usually start the day with a green smoothy: a splash of pure apple juice, some coconut water, then a banana, a few nuts, some wheetgrass, blueberries, spinach and any other berries or fruit or celery - all liquidised.
It's delicious and very filling.

Definitely use large grain 'real' porridge oats. Cook one part oats, one part milk, one part water. No sugar but fresh fruit. Delicious and sustaining.

Hi tiffaney,when I feel bloated I have a nice cup of peppermint flavour green tea, it does the trick x

Hi tiffaney,whenever I feel bloated I have a nice cup of peppermint flavor green tea,usually does the trick x

Tiffany may be you have problems with gluten, you can get gluten free porridge. I have oatabix I found eating porridge made me pass water more. Think it's called water retention

By chance I discovered that if you pour cold milk onto the oats ( I have 3 spoonfuls, about 30-35g ) and then mix with some fruit ( strawberry season is upon us) and seeds ( if you like them ) or perhaps dried fruit if that is a preference it is fine. It doesn't need to be soaked. I mix the larger flakes with the smaller. Also, and for some one with as sweeter tooth as me I discovered that it was fine with out honey or sugar. If I had hot porridge I'm sure I'd need some honey.

I have porridge most mornings-the economy pack made with water and some milk. Then small spoon of brown sugar. Followed by bowl of fruit; prunes, blueberries and a satsuma. Don't need much for lunch then.
Have fond memories of my dear Dad making porridge in my childhood-we were so poor it must have been a godsend-and, when I was about 4/5 watching him put some salt in. I told him I didn't like the salt so he took a spoonful out and told me there, no salt now. I can recall thinking at the time, that can't be right! I loved my Dad so much so it was good enough for me