Porridge? Every good lover of healthy eating will have heard of this English dish. If this is not your case, don't worry because today in our Newyork Diary we are going to put the spotlight on
porridge, explaining what it is, how to prepare it and why it is so good for your health.
Although it might seem so,
porridge is not an invention of Instagram. For some years now, this social network has been flooded with succulent photographs showing how
porridge has conquered the breakfasts of thousands of people around the world. However, beyond being an Instagram
hit, this oat-based dish finds its origins in time immemorial because, despite being the king of the most
British breakfasts
, it is said to have been invented by the Greeks.
And yes,
porrigde sounds very
cool, like any self-respecting anglicism, but the truth is that if we translate it into the local language, what we are eating is porridge.
Whatever name we give it,
porridge or porridge, what is undeniable is that this dish has great benefits for our health and that is why in La Newyorkina we defend its consumption beyond fads.
This "oatmeal porridge" is rich in carbohydrates and fiber, perfect to take first thing in the morning and fill us with energy for the rest of the morning.
What other benefits can porridge bring you?
In addition to being a great source of energy, porridge provides us with a large amount of fiber, which helps regulate our appetite. Our calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A levels will also be positively affected if we include
porridge in our diet.
Are you an athlete and one of your training goals is to gain muscle mass? Porridge contains
seven essential amino acids, vitamins (A, B1, B2 and E.) and minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium and calcium), the perfect mix to complement with food all the effort you make in the gym.
As I said, porridge is the Anglo-Saxon version of our porridge. A kind of oat puree that is prepared by pouring a cup of whole oat flakes in water (the measure of 3 cups) and adding a pinch of salt when it boils. Then, let the water reduce to a mush. As you can see, you don't need to be a great chef to prepare a dish full of nutrients.
But let's face it,
porridge sounds boring. Oatmeal with water in porridge format... your taste buds are probably not clapping right now. Don't worry, at La Newyorkina we have the solution to bring flavor to this dish. Add to the porridge some
raspberries and a
topping of La Newyorkina's
La Newyorkina artisan granola. A good handful of blueberries or strawberries can also be a good idea.
The super powers of berries, combined with the benefits of
porridge and the great taste and nutrients of a good spoonful of La Newyorkina granola... A healthy and tasty formula that a good palate can't do without.
And as a curious note, did you know that
porridge also has its own World Porridge Day? Yes,
World Porridge Day exists and is celebrated every October 10 in Carrbridge, Scotland. The celebration revolves around a championship in which participants (worldwide) compete for the honorable trophy for the best
porridge maker.
