What's your 'cheapest' diet?

RobM99

YoungBlueEyes said:

I used to live next door to a woman that had a teaspoon of marmite in a mug of hot water. She claimed it was good for the blood (or something).

I love marmite so I tried it once and it was vile.

Bovril's the stuff there. (Bloomin' youngsters of today...)  

Siebrie

I find that with Marmite it's a delicate balance: not enough and it's bland, too much and it's bitter.

We always have either potatoes, rice, or pasta with whatever other dish we're having, especially with dishes like chili con carne.

FlaatusGoat

Marmite is like pure salt, anyone who eats it must have elevated blood pressure. I can't understand why it's even legal when we're already banning other unhealthy stuff like sugary drinks and also trying to get food makers to reduce calories

JIL

FlaatusGoat said:

Marmite is like pure salt, anyone who eats it must have elevated blood pressure. I can't understand why it's even legal when we're already banning other unhealthy stuff like sugary drinks and also trying to get food makers to reduce calories

Perhaps because of all the other nutrients in it? 
I dont like it on toast, but I often add a teaspoon to soups and sauces and stews. Makes a big difference.

Longwalker

FlaatusGoat said:

Marmite is like pure salt, anyone who eats it must have elevated blood pressure. I can't understand why it's even legal when we're already banning other unhealthy stuff like sugary drinks and also trying to get food makers to reduce calories

Funnily enough, whilst Marmite is high in sodium, its also extremely high in folic acid which works on reducing high blood pressure. Also contains high amounts of B3 which boosts the good cholesterol making it good for the heart. There have even been studies done on it and its affects on the brain function, those that eat it regularly have higher levels of GABA, a deficiency which is linked to brain disorders such as Alzheimers. The increase in GABA has been linked to the high quantities of B12 in Marmite. It also has high quantities of B1 and B2

As part of a balanced diet, Marmite is good for you. Just 1 teaspoon 3 times a week will improve your health

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Hi,

YoungBlueEyes said:

I used to live next door to a woman that had a teaspoon of marmite in a mug of hot water. She claimed it was good for the blood (or something).

I love marmite so I tried it once and it was vile.

You need lashings of black pepper.

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Hi,

FlaatusGoat said:

Marmite is like pure salt, anyone who eats it must have elevated blood pressure. I can't understand why it's even legal when we're already banning other unhealthy stuff like sugary drinks and also trying to get food makers to reduce calories

You can get a reduced salt version.

and,

or this speciality,

other flavours are available.

-taff

The truffle one is really nice

GaleSF63

While I don't dislike Marmite, I only seem to want it after I've been ill, when I have an urge to dip my finger in the jar. I came to the conclusion it's my body telling me I need salt.

YoungBlueEyes

RobM99 said:

YoungBlueEyes said:

I used to live next door to a woman that had a teaspoon of marmite in a mug of hot water. She claimed it was good for the blood (or something).

I love marmite so I tried it once and it was vile.

Bovril's the stuff there. (Bloomin' youngsters of today...)  

Pfft did I say Bovril? 😆
 Bloomin’ auld gits, thinking they know it all ha haa!  

I didn’t know they made Guinness Marmite 😍 I wonder if Santa’s got room to fetch me a pallet load 🙏🏻