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Should porridge be your go-to breakfast?
Nutritionist Cassandra Barns has revealed why oat-based porridge could be the best way to start your day:
Sustained energy levels: Oats are a good source of slow-release energy and, unlike most other breakfast cereals, don’t contain any added sugar. This means they can help to keep your energy stable until lunchtime, rather than causing a crash by mid-morning!
A boost of vitamins and minerals: Being whole grains, oats are a natural source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc, which have many vital roles in the body, including supporting energy and immunity. Most breakfast cereals are low in these natural nutrients and have to be fortified with synthetic vitamins, which may not be as easily absorbed by our body.
Muscle fuel: Porridge is a great breakfast for fitness fanatics or gym-goers – either before or after training. The slow-release carbohydrates in oats are fantastic for powering a workout or for restoring muscles after training, and magnesium is vital for muscle function, too.