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Resolutely 'Unresolutely'.

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I made one resolution this year. Not to make any resolutions. It worked well last year - I didn't default, fail or kick myself in December for under-achieving. In fact I raised a glass at New Year to the 'un-resolution' and vowed to continue in this steam and impart my wisdom on others. I question the logic behind setting yourself up for something you didn't have the motivation to do at any other time in the year? My theory is might as well give it 100% throughout the year and anything else is a bonus. It occurred to me, as we sat down as a team to taste all the new products we want to launch this year, that the same attitude applies here at Rude Health. When we're researching and developing new foods we're always considering the longevity of the product: Can we source the ingredients sustainably and build long lasting relationships with suppliers? Is it naturally tasty and nutritionally varied enough to make you want to eat it again the next day? And does it gi...

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 ...