The Great British Porridge Company

We all have the same problem, we’re running late, the meeting is in half an hour, and there is absolutely no time for breakfast. Tut tut, naughty us, the start to our day at The Amazing Blog should be fuelled with nutritious food to give us the energy to kick start our day. However, we are not alone, a recent survey revealed that a great deal of the British population decide to skip breakfast, as they regard it as time-consuming and unnecessary. This can now all change…with the rise of 100% instant, and naturally sweet porridge, made by The Great British Porridge Company.

Full of delicious ingredients like fruits, nuts and seeds, a bowl will provide you with all the energy you need. Packed with the best of British, and containing completely natural, gluten free and wholegrain oats, the porridge is free from added sugars, high in fibre and contains 10+% protein. If that isn't enough, then these porridges are also vegan. The brand says goodbye to boring breakfasts, and welcomes a new era, with the addition of protein and fibres, all of which are dairy free (just add hot water). And there you have it - porridge in just 60 seconds!

The Great British Porridge Company offer three different flavours, each in a 385g pack. The Goji Berry and Pumpkin Seed porridge is made from gluten free wholegrain oats, dates, coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, goji berries and chia seeds; and tastes delicious with a sprinkling of extra goji berries (and pumpkin seeds for a bit of crunch). For the banana lovers amongst us, the Blueberry and Banana porridge proved to be a winner. It contains the same base ingredients as above, but with the additional zing of blueberry and banana. This was a popular choice in the office, and made a delicious overnight oats base for those of us who like to spend a little less time making breakfast in the morning. Finally, and the firm favourite in the office, the Strawberry and Peanut Butter porridge is a scrumptious way to add a bit of sweetness to a cold morning. Simply top with fresh strawberries - or frozen if you’re feeling exotic - and enjoy a filling and wholesome breakfast.

The 100% naturally sourced ingredients, including the wonderfully delicious oats, make up these tasty bowls of porridge, all of which are handmade in small batches in Sussex. They are available online, on their website for either £4.99 a pack or as part of a monthly subscription. Yummy!

Primal Goddess - Planet Paleo

We love an effective supplement here at The Amazing Blog, especially one that tastes good! So when we tried Planet Paleo's new supplement powder called Primal Goddess, we had to tell you all about it! This product contains pure raised bovine collagen plus a carefully selected blend of synergistic primal herbs and co-active nutrients!

The product has a formula specifically designed to work miracles on hair, skin and nails! Containing high levels of Zinc, Primal Goddess helps aid the skin with the production of collagen and keratin. It also boosts the body with necessary antioxidants from rich berries, such as schizandra and goji. On top of all this, it is an excellent source for that much sort after skin favourites like biotin and hyaluronic acid!

Simply take 1/1.5 scoops a day with food by mixing it into 200ml of juice, or even just water – the powder tastes so good that it’s perfectly pleasant on its own! It is recommended though that you drink at least 2 litres of water a day when taking this supplement, due to the hyaluronic acid it contains. Staying well hydrated is a known way to help keep skin healthy and youthful, so the added boost in your daily intake is most definitely a help instead of a hindrance!

You can purchase Planet Paleo's Primal Goddess here for £35!

TEATOX - Skinny Detox and Organic Wellness Tea

Cleansing the mind, body and soul is an important part of our busy and often unhealthy lifestyles. Here at The Amazing Blog, we have found something to help you along, TEATOX have created a range of delicious detox teas. We were lucky enough to try out the soothing Holistic Range that consists of the Good Morning Tea, Good Evening Tea, Organic Wellness Tea and last but not least the Energy Matcha Green Tea.  

The Skinny Detox morning tea was soothing and refreshing, the use of Goji Berries and Sencha green tea leaves you feeling revitalised and your metabolism engaged. The perfect way to start the morning! The hint of Peppermint and Lemon Balm in the Skinny Detox night tea is far more soothing. It leaves you feeling relaxed and ready for a great nights sleep, but with the added advantage of stimulating digestion which normally slows at night. If you find yourself eating dinner at a late hour, this could become your new best friend.

TEATOX include the perfect balance of flavours in their Organic Wellness Tea. They use lemon grass, ginger root and honeybush to create a fragrant and refreshing drink that can be consumed all day long. This is certainly a tea that encompasses TEATOX’s philosophy to promote balance and inner peace. The Energy Matcha Green Tea is rich in antioxidants and caffeine which gave us just the right amount of energy when we needed a midday boost. Get your own holistic tea set featuring all the teas above here for  £38.90.

PAYOT My Payot Masque Intensive Radiance Mask

Whenever I have a fancy dinner or going out with my friends for a big night out (this is more likely to happen), I love taking my time to get ready – I lock myself in the bathroom and let the ritual begin. When it comes to skin, I want it to look healthy and glowy – I don’t tend to wear heavy coverage base products at all, I prefer packing good skincare onto my skin and use little make-up. One of the products that I’ve added to my routine quite recently and that has quickly become one of my favourites is the PAYOT My Payot Masque Intensive Radiance Mask. An orangy gel-based mask that leaves my skin feeling fresh and radiant. PAYOT have launched My Payot, a new range of products with Superfruits extracts: Goji Berry, that protects the skin from free radicals and stimulates cells’ energy; and Acai Berries, rich in plyphenols that stimulate blood circulation to reactivate skin’s radiance. Each formula of the My Payot range contains an extract of Active Bifidus that reinforces the natural defences against external aggressions. Whenever I removed the mask after 10 minutes, my skin was soothed, feeling fresh and very soft – my make-up was applied beautifully afterwards.

PAYOT describe this radiance boosting mask as the “revitalising care for the day-after-the-night-before”, and at The Amazing Blog we couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re about to go out, or feeling tired after a big night, My Payot Intensive Radiance Mask works making your skin look healthy and boosting its energy - I've found that applying it once a week is enough for my skin to see the results.

My Payot Intensive Radiance Mask retails at £22.50. In order to find a PAYOT stockist in your area, visit their official website for more information.