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Oats and Porridge. The Real Deal.

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Strength, endurance, energy, beauty and perceptiveness . All are qualities attributed to the oat. The last two might be pushing it ever so slightly, the first three are bang on. What has the oat got that other grains have not? Why are we, in the UK, eating porridge on a scale not seen since the introduction of Corn Flakes and sliced bread? Take a handful of oats... Let's start with the smell Inviting, sweet and friendly, like an old pal. Then there's the taste Porridge is warming, comforting and familiar. Reason enough to love it. Moving on to strength, energy and endurance . Oats are rich in B vitamins, calcium, iron and magnesium. They provide slow release energy which means you'll feel fuller for longer and you won't be climbing the walls by 11am on a sugar crash. They are high in fibre, so keep you regular. You know what we are saying. Finally  Apparently oats can also boost your sex life.     soak overnight in water... Getting the most from your oats To maximise ...