Porridge

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.

Where do you buy the gluten free porridge?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Granjura, yes large rolled oats.

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

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.

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.

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.