High-protein diet guide: Benefits, risks & how to do it
This high-protein diet guide will give you the full high-protein lowdown—protein benefits and risks, the high-protein foods to eat and how to get started on a high-protein diet in a...
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I have high cholesterol, can I use Purition?
We often get asked if you can use Purition when you have high cholesterol, so we thought we’d ask Registered Nutritional Therapist Kate Bevan Wood to give us her thoughts...
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What is a low FODMAP diet?
The low FODMAP diet was originally developed by the research team at Monash University as a way of helping to control the digestive symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)...
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What is irritable bowel syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the term used to describe a range of gut related symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhoea. Bloating, wind, headaches, nausea, mucus or undigested...
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Appetite and cancer treatment
If cancer treatment leaves you without an appetite, try Purition to get some of the essential calories and nutrients you need. Though you might not feel like eating, it’s important...
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Getting enough fibre? The importance of fibre
The recommended fibre intake for adults is 30g per day, but the average intake in the UK currently stands at just 17.2g for women and 20.1g for men. From keeping the...
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Edward’s Purition breakfast recipes
You know that a nutritious breakfast is important, but that doesn’t mean you always get round to having one. Between feeding the pets and getting the kids ready for school,...
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Soups & shakes diet to tackle type-2 diabetes
Earlier this week, the government announced the rollout of an 800-calorie soups and shakes diet plan, which will be available to 5,000 of the almost 4 million people in the...
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Can healthy eating help with depression?
We’re all aware that we need to take care of our inner-self as much as our outer-self. But can healthy eating and an active lifestyle help to manage and alleviate...
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Getting enough macros and micros?
You'll likely have heard of macronutrients and micronutrients, terms that are often used in relation to diet. They are used to describe the goodness coming from food, which is vital...
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Dr David Unwin talks low-carb & diabetes
Considered one of the most influential GPs in the UK, Dr David Unwin FRCGP is recognised worldwide as an expert on the topic of carbohydrates and type 2 diabetes. He talks to...
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What is coeliac disease?
Did you know around 1% of the UK population has coeliac disease? And as only 24% are diagnosed, it means 500,000 people in the UK are living with the disease...
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How healthy is your yoghurt?
Believe it or not, a large percentage of these so called ‘healthy’ and ‘good for you’ yoghurts have been found to contain more sugar than cola! So beware of low-fat...
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Top tips to a healthier lifestyle
Advice on healthy living, it’s everywhere. We’ve put together some simple, fuss-free steps that should easily slot into your lifestyle and help you to feel great.
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Be carb smart with Purition
The low-carb diet has long been associated with weight-loss. However, it recently hit the headlines after scientific research revealed it can also help to control symptoms in conditions such as...
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The truth about carbs
Carbohydrates sit at the centre of our diets, and as a nation, we love them. Dr van Tulleken explains the difference between fibre, starch and sugar and why this is important...
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Meet gluten-free Frankie!
We wanted to touch on the fact that this week is #coeliacawarenessweek and what better way to do this than by talking to student and gluten-free food blogger, Frankie Cox!
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Rebalancing your hormones by Kat D’Andrea
It’s the small changes that can create the greatest difference to our health… have a balanced diet including protein, fibre and essential fatty acids first thing in the morning… feed...
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How much water should I drink?
As a guideline, health authorities tend to recommend at least eight x 8-ounce glasses of water a day (which equals about 2 litres) all year round.
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Keep the big ‘C’ at bay with your diet
There is no food that can prevent you from getting breast cancer. But there are certainly many foods that you can eat to keep you healthy, boost your immune system and...
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Quick, easy & healthy picnic ideas
Although most picnics are delicious, they're not always the most nutritious meal. We've put together some of our favourite healthy picnic treats, so come summer, you won’t be regretting the items...
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Everyone's talking about: Bacteria & junk food
More evidence has emerged from a leading academic that junk food not only makes us fat, but it actually kills the good bacteria in the gut that helps keep us...
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Everyone’s talking about: Stress and weight
It’s long been believed that stress makes people lose weight – but a new trial from the US’s Ohio State University has shown that’s not always true. We can’t avoid stress...
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Everyone’s talking about: Fat
New studies are now revealing or, failing to find, any convincing evidence that saturated fat is linked to heart disease. There is also evidence that certain cultures who consume high...
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