National Porridge Day

Celebrate the ancient history and longstanding importance of this nutritious breakfast staple for National Porridge Day on June 23rd. The word “porridge” comes from a 16th-century variation on the word “pottage” which referred to a type of stew. 

Did you know that humans have been making porridge in one form or another as far back as the Neolithic Revolution 12,000 years ago? Different cultures in different regions use different grains to make their porridge including quinoa, rice, and the common European version made with oats. 

Porridge offers a number of health benefits when made with whole grains including bolstering heart health, increasing bone mineral density, and reducing the risk of diabetes for an overall correlation with longer life expectancy.

One of the great things about porridge is it is easily customizable. You can add your favorite toppings like berries, nuts, raisins, peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, or anything else you like. You can also adjust the thickness of your porridge by using water, milk, or a combination of the two.  

Whatever your add to make it your own, make sure to whip up a bowl for National Porridge Day on June 23rd.

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