Healthy breakfast - cooking oatmeal

To cook oatmeal, first put the rolled oats in a pan. This amount is ideal for two people, but you can of course increase or decrease it accordingly. In my experience, this ratio of oats to water gives you the perfect oatmeal.

Add the water. It is important to note here that not all the water should be added immediately. Start with about 3 cups and add more as needed during cooking.

Add a pinch of salt. It may seem strange to add salt to a usually sweet dish, but it helps to bring out the other flavors - a trick I learned from my grandma.

Cook the mixture over a medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent the oatmeal from burning and tasting unpleasant. Within 15 to 20 minutes, the mixture should begin to thicken and become slimy.

Taste the oatmeal and add more water if necessary. Once you have reached the desired consistency, you can remove it from the heat.

Serve the healthy oatmeal - also known as porridge - hot. If you like, you can sweeten it with a little sugar, honey or agave and garnish with fruit or nuts.