A warm bowl of porridge is a popular choice ahead of a big workout day, and it turns out that’s with good reason.

“If you don’t fuel your body properly before exercises or hard workouts, you’ll be less energised, weaker and will fatigue faster than normal,” says Williams.

“Porridge is perfect for a healthy start into the day and also contributes to a balanced diet.

“Oats are a really good form of carbohydrates which supply the body with the energy it needs.

“Oats are digested slowly which is why it’s a great idea to eat them before workouts. You will experience a longer period of their energising benefits.”

For an easy, zesty and tasty breakfast that will give you a slow release of energy, try whipping up some mango, lime and coconut porridge.

First make your topping by toasting 10 grams of desiccated coconut in a medium dry frying pan, on a medium heat until lightly golden and set aside.

Next, peel and cut half a mango into small cubes, zest and then juice half a lime and combine it together.

To make your porridge add 50 grams of Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats to 150 millilitres of whole or plant-based milk and 90 millilitres of water in a saucepan and simmer on a low heat for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats have softened and thickened.

Finally, spoon the mango and lime onto your hot porridge, then top with a sprinkle of toasted coconut.

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