Do we even need an excuse to eat more oats?

Iron is important in warding off fatigue and a resulting negative outlook, and deficiency is common in women of childbearing age, particularly those who are very active.

Women should aim for around 18 mg a day (just 8 mg for men – so it really is important for us!) and an average serving of porridge contains around 11 mg, with 8.8 mg in a cup of soybeans and 6.6 mg in a cup of lentils.

Recipe: Pistachio, Oat and Cranberry Breakfast Pancakes