Written By Author Hloniphile Shabangu
Last modified November 29, 2024.
Soft porridge makes an excellent start to the day. Because corn is a source of complex carbohydrate, this means they provide slow-releasing energy to get you through the morning.
In addition to this the soluble fibre in corn helps improve our sense of fullness, reducing our appetite and potentially helping us resist environmental cues to eat. The fibre beta glucan appears to also trigger the release of fullness hormones which supress our appetite.
Consuming soft porridge regularly, which is easy on the stomach, fights the body’s own inflammatory reactions, boosts the immune system and stimulates the metabolism.
Because of its health promoting, satisfying and beneficial properties, soft porridge is one of the favourite breakfasts of health conscious people all over the world. That is why it is also extremely popular as a healthy breakfast.
Don’t forget the nutritional profile of your soft porridge will vary depending on what you add as toppings or flavourings.
🟢 Nutritional profile of corn soft porridge
An average sized bowl (150g), flavoured with whole cow’s milk, margarine, sugar, provides approx.
168 Kcal / 708 KJ
7.3g Protein
7.0g Fat
19.9g Carbohydrate
1.4g Fibre
196mg Calcium
1.2mg Zinc
Let's Cook!
Ingredients:
ACE Super Maize Meal
Cold water
Boiling water
Flavourings
Method:
Measure ACE Super Maize Meal into a mixing bowl
Stir 1/2 cup cold water into the ACE Super Maize Meal to make paste
Bring paste to boil in a pot
Slowly pour the paste into boiling water, while stirring to avoid lumps
Keep stirring until mixture starts to thicken
Turn heat down and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes
Serve while hot
Courtesy of ACE Super Maize Meal©
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