Goldilocks and the three bears knew what they were doing when they enjoyed a bowl of porridge for breakfast. Bursting with slow release carbohydrates, porridge makes you feel full for longer and gives you more energy through the morning.

Being so cheap to buy it is also the ultimate recession-beating family fuel. The oats that porridge is made from also contains essential fatty acids and more fibre than other cereal grains, and it is a great source of vitamins E, B1 and B2.