Food for Feet!

Wow. The Tour de France starts this weekend, so now is the perfect time to join the cycling revolution. It's fun, healthy, cheap, liberating and good for our planet. And you know what all the pro cyclists live? Porridge.

Team GB are big fans of oats... we're not surprised as they help the body to release energy slowly, keeping you feeling fuller for longer, ideal for a long ride. And don't be fooled by their size, as these little oats are packed full of benefits. They are low in saturated fats, high in fibre and rich in traditional nutrients!

Our porridge Hopper Pots are packed full of goodness and perfect for those on the move. Their petite size makes from the go-to instant meal! Simply bring along a flask of hot water and you're ready to tuck into a pot whenever you want!

Are you getting your oats?

Football Frenzy

Are you excited for the Fifa World Cup? We certainly are here in the Grasshopper offices!

Tomorrow is the big day... the whole world will be in a football frenzy for just over the month, and we just can't wait! Whether you'll be sitting at home watching it with your family or heading to the local with a group of friends, it will be fun for everyone!

If you're staying at home why not took into some delicious Hopper Pots... our tasty noodles and soups are the perfect treat to keep the atmosphere going while the match is on!!

A spanish climb!

Photograph by Sam Bié

We're all about exploring the great outdoors here at Grasshopper, whether it's the British countryside or somewhere further afield - we are always up for an adventure.

Looks like these guys are too. Sam Bié and his friend climbed Monserrat - an iconic mountain in Spain that has inspired many Spanish artists - during the climb, a roll of fog moved in swiftly, making visibility difficult. Sam managed to capture this stunning picture and you can see how thick the fog was... definitely scary, but at least you can't see what's below, right?

Hopefully the pair stocked up on Grasshopper Porridge in the morning to keep their strength up, looks like they definitely needed it.

The Outdoor Show 2014

Hurray... the time has come, it's time for the Outdoor Show!

And of course Grasshopper will be there... so why not pop down and say hello, even check out our products and meet part of the team!

We will be at stand OU640... see you there.

The Mama Rumi Trail

Photograph by Dan Barham

Biking is always fun... exploring the great outdoors, getting covered in dirt and mud - it all equals a great day out!! Well, take it to another level by biking the Mama Tumi Trail in Ecuador. This trail will see you biking down a mountain into a rain forest and ending in a banana plantation - sounds rather exciting to us!

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.