Golden Tumeric Porridge Recipe | Good Fronds

True to form, the clock strikes the month of October and I’m on the couch with a sniffling cold. Classic. Feeling sorry for myself and with a VIP ticket to the self-pity party, I sat staring at my phone googling things to help boost my immune system, to try and shake this cold!

A few lovely friends offered up wise words of advice over on Instagram, with natural remedies to try, so I set to work. My quest resulted in the creation of this (very tasty) Golden Tumeric Porridge Recipe.

First up, Manuka honey. I dragged my sorry self out to Holland & Barret dodging the crowds in pursuit of a jar of Manuka Honey, a pricey affair but my good friend swears by it- so worth a try! Another suggestion was to add turmeric to my porridge. I’ve discussed briefly the benefits of turmeric in my pervious Golden Milk Recipe post, so thought this sounded like a great idea!

Tumeric health benefits:

Helps build immunity
Gives relief from a sore throat
Acts as a remedy for digestive problems- You can tackle digestive tract problems with turmeric, turmeric improves digestion, helps relieve gas and bloating as well as heartburn caused by gastric reflux.
Turmeric can also act as a tonic for the liver
Gives relief from autoimmune disease
Acts as a headache remedy
Help reduce arthritic pain

Manuka Honey health benefits:

Aid Wound Healing
Promote Oral Health- Studies have shown Manuka honey attacks harmful oral bacteria associated with plaque formation, gum inflammation and tooth decay.
Soothe a Sore Throat- Not only does Manuka honey attack harmful bacteria, it also coats the inner lining of the throat for a soothing effect.
Help Prevent Gastric Ulcers
Improve Digestive Symptoms
May Treat Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
Treats Acne

Ingredients:

1 cup of almond milk
1 tsp of Manuka honey (dollop on top)
1 tsp turmeric
half tsp cinnamon (or a full tea spoon depending on your personal preference, I LOVE cinnamon so I tend to add a whole spoonful)
half tsp ginger (powder)
fresh nutmeg (grated)
handful of pecans
porridge oats

Method:

Make your porridge as usual with the oats and almond milk boiling in the pan. Stir in your tumeric, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon. Put your porridge in your bowl, top with a handful of pecans and dollop of Manuka honey. Voila!