Porridge is a great way to start the day, full of fibre to keep you fuller for longer.
When having Porridge, have Oatmeal or Peanut Porridge.
Plantain porridge has too much sodium and fat; Hominy Corn porridge has too much sugar and sodium; Cornmeal porridge is very high in saturated fat.
*When you would like to have Porridge the healthy way, ensure that Condensed/Coconut/Evaporated Milk etc. are not used and only Skimmed/Almond Milk are used.
The Porridge may not be as thick, but it is much healthier!
Recipe for Peanut Porridge by Winsome Murphy (Edited)
Ingredients
1 cup raw Peanuts
1 cup Oatmeal
1 tbsp. Flour (Preferably Whole Grain/Oat Flour)
1 tbsp. Cornmeal
1 Cup Almond/Skimmed Milk
A pinch of Nutmeg
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ tsp. Salt
Water as needed (approximately 2 cups)
Method:
Place the Peanuts in a blender and process until it is almost smooth.
Remove the Peanuts and place in a container.
Place 1 cup of water in a pot to boil and add ½ tsp. of salt.
Place the Oatmeal in a blender and process until it becomes power.
Combine the Flour, Cornmeal, Peanut, Oatmeal in a container.
Slow pour water in the container and mix the ingredients to make a liquid paste.
Pour the liquid paste into the boiling water.
Stir until evenly mixed. (Do not let the flour get lumpy)
Cover and cook on medium setting. To prevent the porridge from boiling over, lift the cover and allow steam to escape.
After 12 minutes turn the setting to low then add the Vanilla extract, Nutmeg and Milk.
Stir until evenly mixed. Cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
Turn of the heat and allow the Porridge to slightly cool before serving.
Recipe for Oats Porridge
Ingredients
1 cup Quick Oats
2 cups Water
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon powder
1/4 cup Raisins (rinsed)
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg (freshly grated)
2 tablespoon Stevia/0-calorie Sweetener
1/4 cup Almond/Skimmed milk
Optional: extra Almond/Skimmed milk
Method
1. Bring 2 cups of Water to a boil in medium heat.
2. When the Water boils, add the Quick Oats.
3. Stir in the rinsed Raisins and reduce to low heat.
4. Cover the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture becomes very thick.
5. Remove from the heat and Stir in the freshly grated nutmeg, Cinnamon powder, Stevia/0-calorie Sweetener, and Almond/Skimmed Milk. Depending on your preference, you can add more Milk.
If you wish to add fruit on top such as fresh Strawberries, 1/2 a Nanana or Blueberries for added flavour or natural sweetness, feel free!
Enjoy hot!
Edited By: Gabrielle Burgess (Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Nutritionist)
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Suga has been published again!
Telling you all about 2020, the new decade where engaging in physical activity to maintain or achieve the ideal level of health and fitness is high priority amongst many.
Look out for this FREE magazine in a local pharmacy near you! If you don’t get your hands on one, I will try to access the digital copy to share soon.
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Merrrrrrry Christmas to you, your family and loved ones!
It’s the most wonderful time of year. Thanks again for all your support and for those who came out to make my Winter Wonderland, Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection, a success once again.
Enjoy the day and the rest of the season!
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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Connect with the talented, Melissa Preddie this December 15!
Get a preview of what she will have, her reasonable prices, a sneak peek at the 2020 Collection and what you will see FIRST at Suga’s Winter Wonderland here!
By: Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga (Founder/Owner, Suga Lifestyle)
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Only 1 month to go until SUGA LIFESTYLE’S CHRISTMAS CONNECTION! Check out Gabby a.k.a Suga’s Promotion by Video and learn more about it here!
By: Gabrielle Burgess (Founder/Owner Suga Lifestyle, GW Art)
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Gabrielle Burgess a.k.a Suga is now contributing articles to www.buzz-caribbean.com !
I am so enthusiastic to finally share the joy I feel each time I have Chilly Witch Ice Cream and Sorbet, notably after I earn my carbs.
So far, the 00-Heaven, a luxury chocolate blend made with One One Cacao’s delicious, rich, Jamaican
dark chocolate is my favourite.
Chilly Witch will be at my Christmas Trade Show, Suga Lifestyle’s Christmas Connection at The Jamaica Pegasus on Sunday, December 15th! So SAVE THE DATE!
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GW Art’s Collection was held in the Rio Bueno Suite of the Jamaica Pegasus last week Saturday evening. The weather held up and a few persons even came out within the first hour of the show, but the majority filtered in from 6pm onwards.
Guests appreciated the colours and textures used by the artist, as well as the variety of pieces on display. The Collection definitely represented GW Art’s motto that ‘GW Art is for Everyone’.
Acrylic on canvas was the main medium used for wall paintings, big and small, framed and unframed.
Homey pieces greeted guests on the way in, followed by a wall of nature.
The standout piece for the night, ‘Connected’ showed depth and good technique from the artist.
‘Connected’ had quite a bit of representation for 1 piece and the artist ensured her perspective for it was expressed in her Lookbook, which ended up being passed around by guests with much excitement. The Lookbook included a chronological order of pieces from the current and previous collections with a bit about the artist, her perspective on each piece and how GW Art began. The Lookbook was dedicated to the artist’s late father and past West Indies Cricketer, Basil (Shotgun) Williams. Gabrielle plans on updating this lookbook as more pieces are created.
There were a few wooden signs and pieces on a grid wall panel display, courtesy of Miracle Corporation Ltd., that caught the eyes of many. These pieces showed the trendy side of GW Art and ‘Blessed’was a favourite, with replicas ordered throughout the night.
Amongst the smaller paintings, ‘Our Doctor Bird’ was another favourite, with light brush strokes. The piece was inspired by the artist’s outing to Cafe Eits one morning for breakfast, where the hummingbirds would often come and go to their trees on property in the midst of a calm and cool ambience.
‘Figure 8’ and ‘Foreplay’ were quite a hit with the men.
Throughout the night, guests mingled and contemplated which pieces they should walk away with for the night.
With GW Art, it’s always wine o’clock, so wine was complimentary to guests complemented by what was on offer from the 3 selected, local artisans. Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle, under which GW Art falls, knew that Jamaican made cheeses from Outland Hurders Creamery & Farmstead, Homemade Jams and Pepper Jellies from Chorlavi’s, along with bean to bar 71% dark Chocolate from One One Cacao would not only pair well with the Wine and Prosecco offered, but pair well amongst each other as well.
The artisans were pleasantly surprised, realising this during the event and were seen purchasing from each other. This is what Suga Lifestyle and embracing Brand Jamaica is all about!
Brand Jamaica was well supported by over 80 guests in attendance and the event was a success for Suga Lifestyle (GW Art).
By: Gabrielle Burgess – Founder/Owner of Suga Lifestyle (GW Art)
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I am so happy that One One Cacao made it to Suga Lifestyle’s GW Art Collection from St. Mary with his award-winning bean to bar Dark Chocolate Bars and Dark Chocolate Cookies last Saturday!
My guests enjoyed them and Nick Davis and his lovely wife, Marta enjoyed our company too!
Support Local. Buy Jamaican. Build Jamaica.
By: Gabrielle Burgess
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