Those who had to wake up every morning to this use it as a reason to not like porridge. They equate that experience to trauma. The good news is that this is not the only way to make porridge.

Whichever way you eat it, eat it often. Porridge is healthy, as proven by a large US study. If you make porridge a regular part of your diet, you'll lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Thankfully, there are some simple ways to pimp your porridge and make the classic breakfast healthier and a little more enjoyable to eat. Nuts, seeds and nut butters can be a great way to increase the ...