World’s oldest family credit porridge for their long lives
'We've always followed Daddy's habit of that nice warm bite before sleep'
www.independent.co.uk
With a combined age of 1,075 years, the Donnelly family have revealed the secret behind their longevity – porridge oats.
Inducted into the Guinness book of world records, the 13 siblings from County Armagh grew up on a farm with a diet that consisted of locally sourced ingredients including free-range pigs and chickens for bacon and eggs, as well as vegetables grown in their own garden.
However, the family have revealed that the one food that has really fuelled their record breaking long lives is porridge, and not just for breakfast.
“We've always followed Daddy's habit of that nice warm bite before sleep,” said Joe Donnelly, the 72-year-old youngster of the clan.
“Porridge at around 10pm, then again for breakfast at 7am. Cooked oats, milk, a spot of apple jam on top.”
They carefully avoid a fasted state by digesting carbs all night and then eat an early breakfast.
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