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Hi all, amongst my undiagnosed gut issues, something I decided to try after seeing some adverts on the web for it was Huel. It's basically a milled powder which you mix with water to create a "nutritionally complete" meal.
I've just finished one bag of the gluten free version, I mix 3-4 scoops with water for my lunch when I'm at work.
As for taste, there's been a few of my work colleagues try it with mixed results, some like it and some do not. I think it tastes a bit like a watery oats and wasn't keen on it at first but it's really grown on me now, and the convenience/cost factor is also good.
In the interests of fairness I've seen similar items like this such as Jake Shake, but Huel is the only one I've tried so far.
A few snippets from their web site that I thought might be useful:
Below is the full list of ingredients contained within Huel v2.3 - (Gluten Free) Unflavoured & Unsweetened
Ingredients: Gluten-Free OATS, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Protein, MCT Powder (from Coconut),Sunflower Oil Powder, Thickeners: Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum, Micronutrient Blend*.
*Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C, L-Choline Bitartrate, Lutein, Lycopene, Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin K2 (as MK-7), Vitamin A (as Retinol Acetate), Vitamin D2, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium-D-Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, L-Methylfolate Calcium, Biotin, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin).
FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed and consequently ferment so can be irritant to some people's intestines(28). Huel is low in FODMAPs constituents so is suitable for people who follow a low-FODMAP diet.
Coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis - the oats in Huel (Original) are not gluten-free, so we suggest caution. Also, Huel is not suitable for individuals with very sensitive gluten intolerance. However, we now have a Gluten-free version of Huel.
Inflammatory bowel disease - if you suffer from Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or proctitis, and are experiencing a flare-up, we advise caution when using Huel. However, if you’re in remission, Huel may actually be beneficial.
An interesting thread about Huel and IBD from the Huel forums:
https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-and-ibd-crohnsandcolitis-com/1764/10
I've just finished one bag of the gluten free version, I mix 3-4 scoops with water for my lunch when I'm at work.
As for taste, there's been a few of my work colleagues try it with mixed results, some like it and some do not. I think it tastes a bit like a watery oats and wasn't keen on it at first but it's really grown on me now, and the convenience/cost factor is also good.
In the interests of fairness I've seen similar items like this such as Jake Shake, but Huel is the only one I've tried so far.
A few snippets from their web site that I thought might be useful:
Below is the full list of ingredients contained within Huel v2.3 - (Gluten Free) Unflavoured & Unsweetened
Ingredients: Gluten-Free OATS, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Brown Rice Protein, MCT Powder (from Coconut),Sunflower Oil Powder, Thickeners: Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum, Micronutrient Blend*.
*Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C, L-Choline Bitartrate, Lutein, Lycopene, Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin K2 (as MK-7), Vitamin A (as Retinol Acetate), Vitamin D2, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium-D-Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, L-Methylfolate Calcium, Biotin, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin).
FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed and consequently ferment so can be irritant to some people's intestines(28). Huel is low in FODMAPs constituents so is suitable for people who follow a low-FODMAP diet.
Coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis - the oats in Huel (Original) are not gluten-free, so we suggest caution. Also, Huel is not suitable for individuals with very sensitive gluten intolerance. However, we now have a Gluten-free version of Huel.
Inflammatory bowel disease - if you suffer from Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or proctitis, and are experiencing a flare-up, we advise caution when using Huel. However, if you’re in remission, Huel may actually be beneficial.
An interesting thread about Huel and IBD from the Huel forums:
https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-and-ibd-crohnsandcolitis-com/1764/10
