Healthy Eating

Diet for migraines: 8 strategies to prevent headaches

Diet for migraines: 8 strategies to prevent headaches

If you’re a migraine sufferer yourself, have you ever considered tailoring your diet for migraines? What you eat (and what you don’t eat) could be impacting the frequency and severity...

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How to make protein porridge #Proats

How to make protein porridge #Proats

Protein porridge, or 'proats' is a simple and satisfying way to boost your breakfast with added nutrition. Whether you're fuelling up for the gym or just want a more balanced...

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Fats and oils for cooking

Fats and oils for cooking

Getting your head around fats and oils can be confusing, so we enlisted the help of Purition Founder (and healthy home cooking aficionado!), Edward. Some fats and oils are linked...

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Is Purition nutritionally complete?

Is Purition nutritionally complete?

The term ‘nutritionally complete’ is used to suggest that fake food products are somehow better than real food, just because they contain added vitamins and minerals. The truth is, you...

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Always hungry? How to stop feeling hungry

Always hungry? How to stop feeling hungry

By making a few nutrient-savvy diet adjustments and being a little more mindful of the types of foods you’re eating, you can put an end to insatiable hunger and carb...

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Guide to gluten-free protein powder

Guide to gluten-free protein powder

The amount of advice out there for those that are gluten -free can be daunting. No matter if you’re a seasoned gym goer or just starting out, we'll answer all your gluten-free...

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How to gain weight healthily

How to gain weight healthily

A body that is underweight can be as much of a concern as one that is overweight. This article is written to help inform about the best nutrition practices to...

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Easy low-carb snacks: 20 quick, cheap & simple ideas

Easy low-carb snacks: 20 quick, cheap & simple ideas

These 20 easy low-carb snacks for weight loss are quick, straightforward and affordable. We’ve included vegan, vegetarian and no-cook options, so there’s truly something for everyone.

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Dairy-free diet guide: Dairy-free, stress-free

Dairy-free diet guide: Dairy-free, stress-free

This dairy-free diet guide shares how to go dairy-free, stress-free. Giving up the likes of milk, cheese and ice cream might seem nerve-wracking at first, but we hope that our...

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Tired after breakfast? How to avoid the mid-morning slump

Tired after breakfast? How to avoid the mid-morning slump

Feeling tired after breakfast or struggling to stay focused by 10am? You're not alone. The dreaded mid-morning slump is more common than you think, and it's often tied to blood...

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High-protein diet guide: Benefits, risks & how to do it

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?

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?

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?

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

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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Whole foods vs powdered food

Whole foods vs powdered food

More calories doesn't always mean more satisfaction. In fact, it's the quality, not quantity, that keeps you feeling full. that's why a 200-calorie shake made with real, whole ingredients can...

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Getting enough fibre? The importance of fibre

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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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Addicted to sugar? Ask Dr Jen Unwin

Addicted to sugar? Ask Dr Jen Unwin

A question most of us will have probably asked at some point in our lives, either out of interest or because our sweet tooth is getting a little out of...

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