3-Grain Porridge with Berries and Milk

Posted June 25, 2010 by Jim Healthy in

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On a cold winter morning when your joints are aching, there is nothing better than this heartwarming healthy porridge. The satisfying texture of the whole grains infused with smoky cinnamon, nutmeg and the citrusy crispiness of coriander combine with your favorite fresh berries to up the inflammation- fighting properties even more.

Details

Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
20 min
Ready Time:
25 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup oats steel cut
1/4 cup hulled barley
1/4 cup brown rice
1 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons nutmeg ground
2 teaspoons coriander ground
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup berries blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, fresh or frozen
The flavonoid content of berries so remarkable, it blocks the pain and inflammation caused by the nasty COX-2 enzyme just as well as high-priced arthritis drugs such as Vioxx and Celebrex. Like these drugs, flavonoids block the pain and inflammation messages of COX-2 without inhibiting the non-inflammatory COX-l. But berries won’t produce side effects like heart muscle damage and increased risk of heart attack.
2 cups milk

Directions

Combine all ingredients except for berries and 1 cup milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 40 minutes or until mixture reaches a thick porridge-like consistency. Top with remaining milk and berries.

TIPS AND NOTES:

This is a great breakfast to make the night before and heat up in the morning. Try different toppings like nuts, dried fruit or yogurt.

Hulled barley is the whole grain version of pearled barley, which is a refined grain.

You’ll find grass-fed dairy products at:

your local farmers market

Eatwild.com's state-by-state listing of farmers

In organic and conventional groceries -- look for Natural by Nature (80-100% grassfed), as well as Stoneyfield, Nancy's Organic and Organic Valley brands (minimum 30% grassfed)