Maybe...Porridge Is The Answer To A Longer Life?

It is said that if you start your day with a bowl of porridge or even a a slice of brown toast it is quite possible that you could be eating your way to a healthier and LONGER life!

We question it too… but just a small amount of wholegrain food in your daily diet will lower the risk of you dying, to put it bluntly - especially from heart decease.  Research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health In Boston, US, is believe to be the first to institute to look into whether eating wholegrain foods including brown rice, corn and quinoa has an impact on a longer life spam. Are you thinking how? Well, apparently they can reduce the risk of heart disease by a compound called avenantramide, which can stop fat from forming in the arteries.

It sounds good doesn't it? Eat porridge. Live longer. Why wouldn't you? So check out our delicious AND healthily porridge range here!

Could You Be Our Winner?

Have you entered our competition to win a one of  two £50 vouchers to spend on Grasshopper products...? 

You'd be silly not to, it's so simple all you need to do is take a selfie of you with your hopper pot. You can be in the office or out on a horse back ride... anywhere you want. The more adventurous, the better.  We've already had Hopper Pots climb mountains, sunbathes on the beach, and even surfs but we want know where you would take them! 

So.. why don't you get involved and who knows you could be our lucky winner! You can enter on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter too. Make sure you tag us in your picture and don't forget to follows us too!

Weekend Tips Worth Trying!

As you all loved the pervious post about the healthy bake off, we have decided to give you a few more healthy tips that you can try out this weekend!

Here we go...

1. If you add mashed bananas and/or berries to your cookie recipe you can add colour, texture and even flavour which means you can replace the sugar in your recipe.
2. Im sure you know that peanut butter is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat compared with butter, so why not us peanut butter instead?

So this weekend you have no excuse not to try these healthy substitutes. 

3 Secrets of Porridge

Well it's no secret that our hopper pots are delicious, but what you might not know is the benefit that you get from eating porridge as part of your daily routine.

Some of these are...

1. Appetite Regulation, our porridge has a high amount of dietary fiber. This will help to fill you up for longer, hopefully preventing you from overeating. 
2. Energy, carbohydrates are macronutrients which are needed for optimal brain function and to give you energy throughout the day.
3. our porridge contains Vitamin A, this is needed for your vision, cell and tissue growth and reproduction. 

Did you know... (4)

So, Summer is coming... and we are all probably on a crazy rampage to shift the extra weight! Well look no further as our porridge can help!!

Even though the warmer weather is here and Summer is approaching, don't let it stop you from tucking into a delicious pot of porridge. The oats we use are all natural, which makes them 100% natural so they are the perfect breakfast solution, especially when on the move.

The 125 Countdown

Psstt... did you know for a limited time only our Hopper Pots will be on offer! 

Today all of our Porridges, Soups and Noodles in Hopper form will be available for only £7.50 (normally £8.75) - working out at £1.25 per pot!! What's the catch you say... well there is no catch, but you do have to be quick as this discount is only available for 125 minutes! 

The 125 countdown begins at midday today... but don't forget when you hop to the website, you need to enter HOPPER125 at the checkout.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Offer only available on the Hopper Pots.

• Discount code HOPPER125 must be applied at the checkout.

• This is only available on the 14.05.14 between the hours of 12:00pm - 14:05pm.

• Only available on the Grasshopper website.
• Postage & packaging charges still apply.

Kick start the day with a pot of fibre!

Today, new studies reveal that eating a bowl of breakfast cereal daily can increase a heart attack survivors' chances of living longer! 

Researchers found that diets with a fibre increase - especially cereals - was the link with lower death rates, and those who ate the most fibre had a 25% lower chance of dying in the nine years after their heart attack, compared to those who ate the least.

But remember this isn't the only benefit of fibre, as is also helps reduce blood cholesterol, improve glucose levels and lower blood pressure, just to name a few. 

A fibre based breakfast really is a great way to kick start the day... take our Porridge for instance, it's quick and easy to make, extremely tasty and packed full of fibre! 

Want to read more about the research and studies found? Click here to do so.

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Did you know... (2)

Did you know that porridge can help fight osteoporosis?
Grab a pot of our delicious oats and tuck in - a great way to keep your bones strong and healthy!

Did you know... that porridge can improve your sex life!

That's right... porridge oats can boost libido by helping to re-balance testosterone and oestrogen in the body. Testosterone drives sexual desire in both sexes. Men with low testosterone levels go off sex!!

Have you had your oats today?!

The countdown to summer is on!

The countdown to summer is on... and before we know it we will all be jetting off on our holidays! It's an exciting thought, until you realise you're running out of time to get your body beach ready. 

Exercise and diet are essential... regular workouts will help you not only lose weight but tone up, where eating healthier/dieting will help you drop the pounds. 

Regular exercise is key. Not all of this has to be done in the gym, you can do it in the comfort of your own home with a fitness DVD, or if the weather is fine a jog in the local park will also work! Get yourself into the outdoors... exercising the park will get you out into the fresh air, plus it's free.

Eating the right foods can be a tough one. We all like to indulge in chocolates or biscuits, but it's always the case of "just one more" - let's be honest, it's never just the one. Cutting back your calories is a great way to lose weight, simply restrict your calorie intake and choose healthier foods that are filling... our Hopper Pots do just that! They are small in calories but big in taste and flavour. So, instead of going to the local sandwich shop, have a delicious pot of our soup instead! 

What are you waiting for... the countdown has begun! 

The Great British Walk Off

The weather still may be rather chilly, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside all day, the great outdoors is a simple step away... waiting to be explored.

This is something all the family can get involved in, plus it gets everyone into the crisp, fresh air - just wrap up warm and take a coat with a hood (or an umbrella) as you don't want to be caught in a down-pour.

And, of course, walking has plenty of health benefits - it strengthens your heart, helping to reduce the risk of diseases and stroke, and also boosts your vitamin D levels... which play a big role in everything from bone health to your immune system. An added bonus is that it keeps your weight in check and tones your legs, bum and tum - hurray!

Don't forget to take a break during all the walking to fuel up... our compact Hopper Pots are perfect as they are small enough to put in your bag without taking up too much room. Just take along a flask of hot water and you're done! Easy.

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.

A Lovely Review

Have you seen the latest review on our porridges, soups and noodles?

Well, if you missed it then don't worry, you can head over to Megan's blog and read all about what she thinks on our products!

Join The Club!

Do you want to be a part of the Grasshopper club?

Well, you can be! Simply join to our VIP club and you will be kept up to date with everything Grasshopper, latest samples, exclusive offers and much more!!

What are you waiting for... hop onto our website today!

Notebook loves noodles!

Did you see this weekends Notebook magazine? We were in it! 

Our noodles were featured on the 'Food Notes' page, and Octavia loved them - although at first she did add in too much water. Don't forget you can try our delicious noodles for yourself, simply head to our website and get ordering! 

Exercise and your appetite

Have you seen todays copy of The Times? If not, then it's definitely worth a read.

Basically, it has a feature about the Fast Exercise that goes in hand with the Fast Diet, saying how bursts of high-intensity in exercise can actually reduce the amount of calories that we consume, after a workout and throughout the day!

All you need is four minutes of working out intensely in the morning to kick start your health. Follow this with a delicious pot of one of our porridges, which are in fact healthy, and you will be rearing to go for the rest of the day!

The Fast Diet made easy!

By now everyone has head of the hot fasting diet, known as the 5:2.

As the name suggests, the diet itself follows a 5:2 regime that allows you to eat normally for five days (without over indulging!), and for the remaining two days you cut your calorie intake to 500 for women and 600 for men each day!

Read more about the fast diet online, www.thefastdiet.co.uk

But it's not easy finding foods with micro calories which taste good, fill you up and more importantly, are healthy. That's why Grasshopper is perfect... we understand the need to eat well and stay healthy, that's why out products contain only natural ingredients which are low in calories. Don't let that scare you though - our pots are full of delicious flavours.

So on your two fasting days you can take a your pick of Grasshopper's healthy, energy-providing and filling porridges, soups and noodles - they start at just 100 cal for a pot of Mushroom & Chive soup, up to 239 cal for the Coconut & Date porridge, so there's lots of choice.

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! 

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.