Welcome to the Puraz Blog
Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in health and wellness with our team's blogs on joint, cardiovascular and skin health plus some great advice on nutrition for overall well-being.
Here you can learn some of the science behind our products as well as lifestyle tips to help them work most effectively.
Recipes
Christmas Recipe: Chocolate Dates
08 December 2020
These tasty date-based chocs are the perfect easy treat to bring along to a Christmas social event. You could even put them in a nice jar as a present!What you'll need:250 grams of dark chocolate250 grams of pitted dates. You can use either medjool or deglet noor ...
Recipes
Probiotic Smoothie Bowl
23 November 2020
You want something that’s more than a smoothie, but fruitier than a granola and that will set you up for the day by looking after your probiotic and prebiotic needs? How about a Probiotic Smoothie Bowl? Yes please.Ingredients:Serves Two2 bananas (frozen or raw is ...
Health
Gut Health
23 November 2020
Gut HealthGut health! Everyone’s talking about it, but what is it exactly, why does it matter, what can we do to maximize it and what is the microbiome? We’re here today to answer your questions.The ‘gut’ refers to your gastrointestinal system that breaks down and ...
Health
Stay Sharp with Omega 3's
14 September 2020
Whether you imagine an old age full of travel, gardening, playing with the grandkids or doing crosswords, there’s one body part that you need healthy and fit: your brain! Full cognitive function can help you make the most of every moment and stay independent for ...
Health
Krill Oil or Fish Oil, Which is Better?
10 September 2020
A consistent intake of omega 3 fatty acids is one of the best and easiest (!) things you can do for your health. The benefits of the omega 3’s DHA (docohexanoic acid) and EPA (ecosapentanoic acid) are well researched and widely known. You’ve probably already heard ...
Smoothies
Pumpkin Spice Collagen Smoothie
12 August 2020
Done right, this smoothie has a comforting egg-nog flavour and provides a boost of immunity-nourishing nutrients such as vitamin A (in beta-carotene form). Ingredients:1 Banana½ Cup pumpkin puree200 ml milk (animal or plant milk will work)200 ml water1 Scoop vanilla ...
Recipes
Salted Caramel Collagen Oats
11 August 2020
What if you could get your collagen, your salted caramel fix and your breakfast all at once?!Thanks to this recipe, you actually can! The flavours in this porridge are amazingly good, with the dates adding an authentic caramel flavour. You'll be in a good mood all ...
Animal Health
Easy Dog Treats
16 July 2020
Unlike our feline friends, dogs will often eat literally anything, including but not limited to things that are disgusting to us and/or toxic for them. Human treats are very attractive to the puppers, but unfortunately the list of things that can harm dogs includes ...
Animal Health
Joint Health for Pets!
14 July 2020
Pets are family, and it can be very distressing when your beloved cat or dog starts suffering the problems that come with age. Just like in humans, one of the most common issues afflicting aging animals is joint dysfunction. Dogs in particular are prone to ...
Health
An Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet
25 May 2020
The ‘Mediterranean Diet’ describes the traditional eating patterns of many countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, such as Italy and Sardinia. Eating ‘the Mediterranean way’ has been shown in observational studies and clinical trials to result in multiple ...
Recipes
Hazelnut Crusted Salmon
19 May 2020
Salmon is good for you, so are nuts, so let’s put them together in a very tasty recipe that doesn’t take long and largely uses ingredients that are currently seasonal in New Zealand.IngredientsOne large or two smaller salmon fillets (~250 grams total)2.5 heaped tbsp ...
Health
Top Ten Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
20 April 2020
Along with nutritious food, exercise and social interaction, effective sleep is one of the non-negotiable cornerstones of a healthy life. Insufficient sleep reduces quality of life and increases the risk of physical and mental health problems1, and approximately 1/3 ...
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