Merry Christmas

Grassy Gazette Issue 5

The latest issue of the Grassy Gazette is online! 

Why not head over to our website and have a read, and you can also take a look at our previous issues just in case you missed one, or just want to take a read again! 

LAST CHANCE!

Don't forget, today is your last chance to enter our amazing prize draw giveaway! Head to our website now for further details... but be quick entries end tonight at midnight! (19/12/13).

The Porridge Cleanser!

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Cleansing your face is a skincare 'must' to help achieve healthy, cleaner-looking skin - it helps remove dirt as well as deep cleansing the pores. But did you know that you can use porridge oats as a DIY cleanser?

Oats can help relieve itchiness, irritations and redness as well as absorbing the dirt and impurities, whilst exfoliating the skin without all the harmful chemicals that some beauty and skincare products have in them, making them the perfect cleansing product. 

This is an all-natural way to exfoliate and cleanse the face. If you want to give it a go then follow these easy steps:

1. Grab a plan full of porridge oats, we suggest using our Porridge with added Cane Sugar. The sugar will help exfoliate those tough dry patches. 

2. Clench your fingers together into a fist and run under lukewarm water for around 10 seconds. The water should seep through the gaps of your fingers and be partly soaked up by the oats. 

3. Open up your first and the oats should feel saturated and soft, if not add a couple of drops/splashes of water until they do. Spend around a minute massaging them into the face. This can be quite messy so make sure you are leaning over the basin at this point. 

4. Rinse face with lukewarm water, to help remove the remaining oats and sugar, then pat face dry. Finish off be applying a moisturiser of your choice.

The West Briton

Chris Body, gives a big thank-you to Grasshopper in The West Briton, December 5th, 2013.

Crunchy Granola!

What is it they say about the simple things in life being the best? In this case it's definitely true...

This happens to be the best granola you'll ever taste and the actual making is incredibly easy. You can have it with milk for breakfast; over yogurt; drizzled with honey late at night; or just grab a handful as you pass the jar for an on-the-go snack.

INGREDIENTS:
65g brazil nuts, crushed
35g whole almonds, crushed
25g macadamia nuts, crushed
25g hazelnuts, crushed
2 pots of Grasshopper Coconut & Date porridge
75g unrefined sugar
7 tbsp maple syrup
50g unsalted butter
6 tbsp hazelnut oil (from supermarkets)

METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 160 C (fan - 140 C).
2. Crush each type of nut and roast on a baking tray separately until they turn golden. Do the same with the oats - bake until golden.
3. Turn the oven down to 120 C and mix the roasted ingredients in a bowl. Put the sugar, maple syrup, butter and hazelnut oil into a pan, melt and then add to the dry ingredients, mix well.
4. Place mixture back onto the backing tray and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. All to cool, then break into large crunchy pieces.

And enjoy!

Add some nuts!

Porridge... it's a great meal for breakfast. It is healthy, filling and leaves you feeling warm - what's not to love?

If you love fruits then our Cinnamon & Raisin porridge is perfect for you... and why not pimp your porridge by adding in some chopped nuts for an added crunch!

Let us know how you pimp your porridge in the morning.

The Perfect Christmas Gift...

We are getting into the festive spirt here at Hopper Heads HQ. And as the team are feeling rather jolly, we have a fabulous gift for that one lucky customer... just in time for Christmas too!! 

That amazing present is a shiny, brand new... drumroll please... iPad Mini! Who wouldn't want to win this must-have gadget!! 

All you need to do is hop onto the Grasshopper website, (www.grasshopper-foods.com) and buy just ONE case of any of our delicious porridges, soups or noodles. Your details will then automatically be entered into our prize draw, all you need to do is sit back, eat some scrumptious Grasshopper pots and wait for the winner to be announced - will it be you? 

It really is that easy, and guess what... you can enter as many times as you want!

Be quick though, the deadline is midnight on the 19th of December 2013! 

If you want this incredible present under your Christmas tree this year... head to our website now! 

Ice Ice Baby

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The cold, frosty, wintery weather has definitely arrived and it doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon. The best bit of winter... has to be all the ice skating rinks that have opened up and down the country! It's the perfect time to get those skate on and glide across the ice (or maybe fall)... depending on your skills. 

Ice skating is a great activity that the whole family can enjoy, also it's a great way to exercise and have fun - but all that whizzing around the rink can build up an appetite. So why not grab a pot of our tasty Grasshopper soups to help fill those empty stomachs! 

With three flavours to choose from, Tomato & Basil, Mushroom & Chives and Lentil & Coconut, there is something for everyone. 

Available from grasshopper-foods.com

Pimp Your Porridge!!

Grasshopper Pots are available online in a standard and hopper pot.

Porridge, it's a perfect way to warm up on a cold winters morning!

Whether you prefer something plain and simple, or maybe something fruity, or even some spice... it's the perfect breakfast for the whole family!

Here at Hopper Heads HQ, we want to know how you 'Pimp Your Porridge'... what ingredients do you add to make you're breakfast special? Simply leave a comment or send us a tweet - don't forget to use the hashtag #PimpYourPorridge

OATS are on the rise

Healthista have done a great article about oats... and guess what Grasshopper porridge were featured - hurray!!

Head over and take a read for yourself here.

Free shipping - hurray!

That's right we have free postage & packaging on all orders! To claim this wonderful offer simply enter code freepost11 at checkout... offer ends 21/11/13

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Time for lunch!

The Autumnal weather has definitely arrived - it's time to add on more layers, wrap up warm and cosy up in front of the fire... but in reality we all have things to do and places to be.

Research shows that most of us working Brits are eating lunch al desko, which is fine as we all have work to do, but as it's important to keep fueled throughout the afternoon, choosing junk food is not the best option. Our splendid Grasshopper soups are the perfect healthy option for lunch. Just add hot water, stir, rest for a couple of minutes and eat! Yummy. If you need a carb fix, then why not add a wholemeal bread roll to dip in.

As it's wild and woolly out there, and we want to fill you up... how about a case of our tasty soups for just £5. Enter code aldesko at checkout. Be quick, the offer is only on until November 6th 2013.

Head to our website now! 

Half term fun!

It's nearly half term and keeping the kids entertained can be quite the challenge. Well we have come up with some activities that can keep the whole family happy over the half term week!

1. Get Crafty
With Halloween next week it's the perfect opportunity to create some spooky decorations. It's time to get out the crayons, paints and paper, and get creative! It's also a chance to start making home-made Christmas cards, as the festive holiday is just around the corner.

2. Head Out Into Autumn
If the weather is fine why not head to your local park or out into the countryside, enjoy the fresh air and nature around. October is great time to go for walks and see the glorious colours that are now around as Autumn has arrived - it's a chance to see nature and even wildlife! Remember to keep yourself fueled up, why not try our delicious Grasshopper Pots?

3. Trick-or-Treating
As Halloween falls over half term it's the perfect opportunity to take the kids trick-or-treating, it's time to put on those scary costumes and see what treats you can get.

4. Movie Time
Watching a film is a great way to keep the kids entertained, whether you decide to go to the cinema to see a new release or stay at home watching a family favourite - it's the perfect to keep them quite for a couple of hours!

5. Explore
Being at home can be boring sometimes seeing the same things over again, if you want a different view then pop on a train, bus or in the car and go explore somewhere new! Take a couple of days away from home, at a cosy B&B or country hotel.

These are just a few ideas for you. How will you be keeping the kids entertained over half term?

Good Health

Have you seen today's Daily Mail?

We have and there's some great information about keeping healthy. Whilst looking through something caught our attention... porridge! As you all know we are always being told to increase the friendly bacteria in our gut, but in the article Dr Christoffer Van Tulleken says "forget those trendy probiotic drinks - just eat more porridge'!

If you haven't seen the article then you can read it here.

Japanese love

Do you love Japanese food?

If you do we have something perfect for you - our Teriyaki noodles!!

The sauce uses traditional and complementary flavours to create a tasty, filling and satisfying snack. It may be in a small, compact pot but it's big in flavour and taste, plus it's all healthy and natural - hurray!

Available in a standard pot and a Hopper pot at grasshopper-foods.com 

National Porridge Day!

It's national porridge day - hurray! 

Great timing as well as the weather has turned a lot cooler - it's time to start getting those wooly jumpers out and don't forget your pots of porridge! Warm up and eat up with these delicious oats. 

Check out our Porridge's over on our website, grasshopper-foods.com

Porridge Love

Have you seen the latest article on the Daily Mail?

We most certainly have and so should you - it's all about Porridge!

Why not go take a look at the article? It has some facts and figures about Porridge but also tells you all the health benefits that go along with eating a bowl (or pot) of delicious porridge for breakfast!

Students and Noodles!

We all know students and noodles is a great combination!

If you know someone going to University or even already there - why not send them some Grasshopper Noodles. They are super yummy and healthy, meaning mum's will be happy!

We have delicious flavours available Chinese 5 Spice, Green Thai Curry and Teriyaki - pop over to our website and take a look!

Guess what! We currently have a giveaway on Facebook and Twitter - you could WIN a pot of our Chinese 5 Spice noodles for free!! Why not head over and enter.

Climbing in Iceland

Image by Keith Ladzinski 

Here is 16 year old veteran ice climber Tim Emmett climbing Iceland's Myrdalsjokull Glacier.

Emmett and climbing partner Dawn Glanc spent ten days exploring new routes and meeting locals. Initially they were looking for an icefall to climb but during their time in Iceland the weather was having a warm spell so had to find a glacier instead.

This certainly is a surreal moment and looks stunning!

The Sunday Times - Sisters doing it for themselves

Our managing director is proud to support that mum's are more involved business world - juggling their own businesses and kids! These women are known as the 'mumpreneurs'.

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Skiing in Chile

Photograph by Christian Pondella

Would you ever go skiing in Portillo, Chile, overlooking Laguna del Inca? Chris Davenport certainly did! And just look at that view - isn't it simply amazing.

Portillo is truly one of the world's most unique ski destinations. There is no town, just a old hotel at the foot of the lake high in the Andes, which caters to all skiers and boarders, families to freeriders.

We are certainly jealous - wish we could be there.

Foodstufffinds Part 2!

Guess what our noodles have been featured on foodstufffinds.com... again!

This time our extra tasty Thai Green Curry and Teriyaki flavors were up for review - why not go take a look at what was said here.

FoodStuff Finds

Have you seen the review on our products on FoodStuff Finds? 

They wrote lovely things about our delicious Chinese 5 Spice noodles! Why not head over and take a look - foodstufffinds.co.uk

The Spectacular Back Flip!

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World champion clliff diver, Orlando Duque, 38 - leaped from a helicopter that was hovering above the Hudson to perform a spectacular back flip with the Statue of Liberty in the back creating a stunning backdrop.

The Colombian daredevil performed he stunt to promote the fifth stop of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series which took place over the weekend.

This certainly is something that caught our eye!

Climbing the Tempest Wall!

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Here is Scott Bennett climbing on the Tempest wall near Leavenworth in Washington's Cascades.

We bet he's climbing to the top to reach a pot of our soup!

Adili Wuxor - the tightrope walker!

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Adili Wuxor, one of China's most famous tightrope walkers, has completed a walk over the Pearl River in Guangzhou.

The 32-year-old wore no safety harness as he walked 500 metres, between Guangzhou's Canton Tower and a sculpture in front of Haixinsha Stadium.

One of Wuxor's students also took part in the performance, which he was lying down on the wire while his teacher walked over him.

This surely is incredible and brave, we wonder if he rewarded himself with one of our Grasshopper noodles.

Weight Watchers - Hop To It

Our noodles were featured in the September issue of Weight Watchers! Did you see us?

We were featured in the 'Food News' section of the magazine on page 66. And they even converted our pots into ProPoints value - great for those who are on Weight Watchers!

Remember head to our website - www.grasshopper-foods.com - to buy some of our tasty noodles.

Power Foods!

Did anyone see the September issue of Woman & Home?

In the 'Top 10 Power Foods' article, Oats came in top! Hurray.

"Oats. They deliver B vitamins while being rich in low-GI soluble fibre. This means they are digested gradually, helping prevent peaks and dips in blood glucose and energy levels."

Oats are clearly good for you and help to keep your body healthy - whilst releasing energy slowly, which is perfect to keep you going throughout the day! Why not try something from our porridge range for breakfast. Delicious and healthy - what could get better!

Here are the 'Top 10 Power Foods':

1. Oats
2. Lentils
3. Kale
4. Plain Yoghurt
5. Avocados
6. Bananas
7. Salmon
8. Water
9. Steak
10. Eggs

Singletrack Magazine

We were featured in Singletrack magazine, issue 86. Did you see us?
They tried, tasted and loved our delicious Hopper Pots, which comes as no surprise to us!

Remember that we are easily portable and extremely tasty - perfect when on-the-go!

Daily Mail Weekend

Did you see us featured in John & Gregg's Side Dish column?

Mr Gregg Wallace had plenty of nice things to say about our noodles - one being that our noodles are well flavored. His favorite one were the Chinese Five Spice - which are your favorite? Do you agree with Gregg?

Climbing in the Verdon Gorge

Photograpy by Keith Ladzinski

"This particular area is accessed via kayak because of the immense canyon walls - it's the only way in" says climber Jonathan Siegrist, pictured above at around 225 feet above the Verdon River in France's Verdon Gorge. The canyon is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe, which we can see why from the image above. It's not far from the French Riviera and is an extremely popular area with tourists - and rock climbers of course.

This really is a picturesque scene and somewhere we would love to go for a nice long walk or even an adventure!

Pregnancy & Oats!

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With a number of celebrity babies due over the next several months, we thought now would be a great time to give you a number of tips and tricks to keep you and your unborn baby healthy until the joyous arrival. Did you know that eating porridge oats is especially good for you whilst pregnant?

Yes! It’s true! Oats are an excellent potent source of vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates, all of which are needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy. They contain high amounts of vitamin B1, B2 and E which all work together to release energy and keep the body healthy.

Porridge is also a great source of folic acid which is very important to ensure healthy development of the foetus during the first trimester. Add variety to your breakfast by having a Hopper Pot of Fruity Coconut & Date or Cinnamon & Raisin or even keep it simple and sweet with just an added touch of Cane Sugar.

Not only is this beneficial for you it also will be for your baby as well.

Big-Wave Surfing!

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Surfing is all about riding those big waves.

Teahupo'o, a small village on the island of Tahiti, is known for it's surfing and heavy waves which often reach 2 to 3 m, and sometimes even up to 7 metres. It is also the site of the annual Billabong surf competition.

This village surely is a paradise for those who love to surf, even though it may seem like a dream place for those wanting to catch waves it is also known as one of the top 10 deadliest waves in the world - maybe something to be aware of.

Recently, surfer and waterman Mark Healey was keeping an eye on a storm in the area which of course meant big waves! 48 hours after the storm had passed he booked a flight and headed to the island to catch the huge waves that remained. It was recorded that these waves were the largest - but huge risks come with huge waves like this, and some surfers even end up with hospital!

If you ever plan on heading out for those humongous remember to stay safe, but have fun!

Get a shot of Vitamin C

Be bold in orange!

Orange can be quite a statement colour, but it's all about those bold saturated hues. Don't expect anything Day-Glo, but rather shades of an electric matte version of a bright and burnt orange that looks just as polished on a sweeping lace-infused evening gown as it does on out super-stylish Soups!

Our soups are the perfect shade of orange to keep you on trend and super stylish. Keep on your desk at work to add a touch of style to your lunch while filling you up.

Extreme Kayaking!

Photograph by Chris Korbulic

What do you think of extreme sports? Is it something you see as thrilling and exciting or terrifying and scary?

Recently photographed kayaking over the Santuario waterfall in Brazil, Chris Korbulic and his friend Ben Stookesberry love extreme sports especially kayaking. The sense of danger and unknown gives them a buzz and has an air of excitement. Stocking up on fuel food keeps them going and having a slow release of energy helps these guys keep strong and helps power through.

All we can say is well done to the pair as this is truly extreme... and terrifying!

Let us know what you think of extreme sports!

Fruity Smoothie

What is it that they say about the simple things in life being the best?

Our gorgeous fruity smoothie with a hint of coconut - a healthy, quick & filling breakfast option fill of fibre!

Ingredients:
A pot of Coconut & Date porridge
250ml skimmed milk
1 banana
10 frozen or fresh strawberries
1/2 teaspoon of honey

Method:
Blend all ingredients until it has reached desired thickness (if too thick, add water/milk).

Best served cold.

Perfect for summer!

Meet Otis - the skydiving dog

When it comes to strenuous outdoor activities that call for use of the word extreme we all get a little wimpy and filled with excitement.

So we have nothing but mad love and respect going out to Otis, the ten-year-old pooch, who this week took part in his 64th – 64th!!! – tandem skydive.

The daredevil pug grew up around the Lodi Parachute Centre just outside Los Angeles and has been skydiving with his owner Will Da Silva for the last nine years.

As these incredible pictures demonstrate, Otis seems to be perfectly safe in his custom-made harness and we reckon he looks well cool in his doggles as he jumps out of the plane at 3,000ft.

3,000ft: Otis, we salute your canine genius.

Fancy living in a giant egg for a year?

A pool of talented creatives have worked together to build the Exbury Egg, a tiny, floating home and research station, currently moored in the Beaulieu estuary on Britain's south coast. Artist Stephen Turner, who helped build this pod, will be both the Egg's client and chief resident. 

The Exbury Egg, which was launched in May and will be Turner’s home for the next year, as he studies and looks for inspiration in the rise and fall of the waters, in an attempt to better understand our environment. Turner’s work has appeared, aptly, in Margate’s Turner Gallery, among other places, and he often concerns himself with the sea, nature, the man-made world and the persistence of time.

The interior is welcoming and is simply kitted out with a hammock, a stove, a desk and a wet room. Keeping the interior simple yet it has everything for your basic needs. There's also an egg-shaped skylight and a square, hatch-like window to light up the Egg.

Would you like to spend a whole year in the Exbury Egg? Let's hope he's stocked up on plenty of Grasshopper foods.

Get Your Beach Body Ready!

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Well well well. The sun is shining in the sky and the frost has melted from the ground, meaning spring is nigh. The Body Goddess Law requires you to journey to a beach holiday. What will you do about that beach body?

There’s actually an easy and fuss-free way to get in shape. You don’t need to break sweat for months to look like a goddess in a bikini. With these quick and easy tricks, your beach body will earn some serious stares.

As you know, oats are incredibly good for you. But they also do wonders when it comes to dieting as they are a slow-releaser of energy that keeps you fuller for longer. Have a pot of Cinnamon & Raisin in the morning and that’s guaranteed to keep you going until lunchtime. And at less than 250 calories a pot!

Why not consider our soups at lunch? Ditch the mayo sandwich and heavily dressed salads... At around 100 cal (yes - you heard right, only 100!) our three flavours are filling, nutritious and so easy to prepare. Choose from Lentil & Coconut, Mushroom & Chive or Tomato & Basil and have it with a slice of wholemeal toast if you like.

Treat yourself to a healthy, properly cooked dinner meal - we’re thinking lean meat or fish with plenty of greens. Stick to this routine and you’ll see results in no time.

Fantastic Flapjacks

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What is it that they say about the simple things in life being the best? In this case it's definitely true... Here at Grasshopper we pride ourselves on being very quick and convenient to prepare, but if you have 5 minutes to spare, there are plenty of delicious goodness recipes that can be made using out porridge pots.

Did you know you can make classic, chewy and good for your soul flapjacks that are so easy to do... and hard to beat!

Ingredients:

4 pots of Grasshopper’s Cane Sugar Porridge
175 grams butter
100 grams soft brown sugar
1 tablespoon golden syrup

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150C. Lightly grease a 20cm baking tin.
2. In a large pan, melt together the butter, sugar & syrup, while stirring. When melted, remove from the heat and stir in the porridge oats.
3. Pour into tin and smooth the surface with a spoon. Bake for 35-40 mins or until the edges are brown and the surface has turned golden.
4. Place the tin on a wire rack. Cut into squares after 10 minutes, but leave to cool completely before removing from the tin.

The next big thing

Are you warmed up for the Big Chill? All set for Glastonbury?  Whether you’re a festival virgin or mud-stained regular, music and mayhem calls for festival food that is space-efficient and deliciously healthy. This year’s festivals sees a brand new act on the line-up; Hopper Pots. 

There are more festivals in the summer months than there are bands to play at them and if like us, a central topic of conversation is which festies you’re off to this summer then get prepared with all the food you’ll need (minus the space it takes up) as we introduce you to Grasshopper Foods and their absolutely unique pop-up pots that are designed with the space-and-time conscious in mind. 

They come in three variations - porridge, soup and noodles each in three scrumptious flavours, and a quirky packaging that would just go perfectly with your boho look. These little pots fit literally anywhere, even pockets and are 100% natural and really good for you. Put down the burger and pick up a Hopper Pot. 

You’ll also be happy to know that porridge is the go-to food for hangovers. We’re not implying you’ll need it... but it is good to know. Alcohol depletes sugar levels and the slow release of energy will restore them back to their normal levels

Go on...embrace the festival spirit. The world won’t end if you can’t maintain your five-a-day healthy eating regime or you’ve forgotten to pack your Chanel moisturiser. Wear your grass stains with pride, forget where you’ve pitched your tent, buy a drink for a complete stranger and be serious about having fun. It’s what festivals are all about.  

And remember - what happens at festivals, stays at festivals.

Porridge 'cuts childhood obesity'

Eating a healthy breakfast could help tackle childhood obesity, researchers say.

They found a breakfast with a low glycemic index - such as bran, porridge or muesli - is better than sugary cereals or white bread.

It means children eat less for lunch and tend not to snack between meals.

The researchers, from Oxford Brookes University, say the findings could help dieticians devise the most effective diets to combat child obesity.The researchers studied 37 children aged nine to 12 to see what effect eating different foods for breakfast had on their hunger levels during the day.One group had a low GI breakfast of porridge, a second group had a low GI breakfast with added sugar, and a third group was given a high GI breakfast of white bread, a cereal such as cornflakes or a chocolate-flavoured cereal.

Each child ate each type of breakfast for three days in a row with about five weeks between testing. The researchers found eating a low GI breakfast meant children ate significantly less for lunch than those who had a high GI meal for breakfast.They were also less likely to feel hungry between meals.

Porridge is also proven highly beneficial for anyone on a low cholesterol diet, mums-to-be and athletes, to name a few. With Grasshopper’s three delicious flavours, you won’t be short of options too, all you have to do is add some boiling water and voila! 100% natural oats mixed with delicious raisin, cinnamon, date or coconut - breakfast perfection!

The study is published in the US journal Pediatrics. 

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Things you never knew about soup

Soup is an all-time classic, whatever the weather. Some might even say it’s the best meal in the world, but did you know all these little facts about the ultimate warm-you-up-and-hit-the-spot food?

The word soup is of Sanskrit origin. 

It is derived from the su and po, which means good nutrition... 

No arguing there! 

Thin soups became all the rage in Europe during the 17th century, because the spoon was invented. (Before spoons they drank soup straight from the bowl - classy!) 

The spoon was invented to accommodate the giant ruffles that people wore around their necks at that time. The spoon made having soup much easier.

Steam is a real benefit. Sipping the hot soup and breathing in the steam helps clear congestion.

Soups are great as fillers when you are on a diet. Don’t want to stuff yourself at dinner? Have a pot of soup just before. It also makes for a smart low-cal snack. Simply pick up an undeniable classic like our Tomato & Herb to make sure you keep calories low and taste high. Have it with a slice of wholegrain toast for a tasty and healthy meal. 

Do you often cringe at the sight of vegetables? The perfect way to incorporate vegetables in your diet is soup - not only is it nutritious but it’s very tasty too. Go for creamy Mushroom & Chives, the mushrooms provide critical Vitamin D while chives boost your 

immune system.

Get this: One pot of Grasshopper’s delicious soup is only around 100 calories... Also low on fats, sodium, saturated fats and sugar, our soup will keep hunger at bay while you get all the nutrition your body needs. Try our Lentil & Coconut as lentil is a great source of cholesterol-lowering fibre and coconut is a special source of energy - and its taste... spicy goodness!

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Oats for radiant skin

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If your skin is feeling dull and you’re looking for a quick and easy pick-me-up beauty  treat, look no further than your kitchen. The list of benefits oats have, not only to your health, but to your  skin goes on and on. From tightening your pores to absorbing excess oil - you will surely make your skin  radiant with these easy-to-make Grasshopper porridge home-made face masks. Warning: they are so delicious that you’ll find it hard to resist a nibble.

One for Oily Skin

To prepare an easy facial mask with porridge, take pot of Simply Porridge with Cane Sugar, gently add boiling water and mix with a tea spoon of honey until you form a thick paste. Wait for it to cool down and spread the mixture on the face evenly. Leave it for 15 mins and rinse off with cold water. The milk  and honey will nourish and smooth your skin, while  the oats will quickly absorb unwanted oils leaving you with a luxurious winter glow.

One for Dry Skin

Not only does this mask leave your skin moisturised  and soft but it is also an excellent face scrub as it  exfoliates and flushes out dead skin cells. Take a ripe  banana and smash it. Place it into a bowl and add a  pot of Simply Porridge with Cane Sugar. Add some  boiling water and stir it thoroughly to make a smooth  facial mask. wait for it to cool down, apply over the  face and leave it for 15 minutes. wet your hands and  gently massage the mask into skin for the perfect to  exfoliation. Rinse it off with cold water and apply  moisturiser - pure winter perfection!  

One to bust those spots

If you’re suffering from outbreaks of spots then this  one is for you. Take five drops of almond oil, juice  of half lemon, an egg white and a tablespoon of  Grasshopper’s Simply Porridge. Mix all the ingredients  in a bowl to make a smooth paste and add some warm  water if it is very thick. Apply it on the face and let it  stay for 15–20 minutes. Do this regularly followed by  moisturiser and see your skin visibly improve and gain  its healthy look back.