Pure Plates Blog — antiinflammation

5 Inflammation-Fighting Spices: Discover the Natural Heroes that Decrease Inflammation

by Allison Tallman on

Discover the natural heroes that decrease inflammation! Learn about turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper – spices with potent anti-inflammatory properties. Spice up your meals with turmeric's curcumin, infuse hot water with ginger, sprinkle cinnamon on your morning oatmeal, and enjoy the intense flavor of cloves in baking. Embrace the fiery reputation of cayenne pepper to add a kick to your dishes. Incorporate these five powerful spices into your diet for a delightful way to combat inflammation and boost overall well-being. Pure Plates offers dishes enriched with these spices to help you reach your health goals. Spice up your life and fight inflammation now! Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin D

by Allison Tallman on

Have you ever wondered if you're deficient in vitamin D? Or are you already supplementing? Read our recent article all about vitamin D, the best sources of it, and how to make sure that you're getting enough of it in your diet. Read more

The Role of Nutrition in Enhancing Longevity

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As we strive for a fulfilling and vibrant life, healthy aging becomes a primary goal. Aging gracefully not only allows us to enjoy our later years, but it also enables us to maintain our independence, well-being, and overall quality of life. Embracing the aging process with vitality and energy is within our reach, and one of the fundamental pillars supporting this goal is nutrition. Read more

Combatting Inflammation with Nutrition: A Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods

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Inflammation is a natural response to injury, infection or irritation. It's the body's way of telling you that something isn't right and needs attention. Inflammation occurs when blood vessels become inflamed, allowing white blood cells (and their toxic byproducts!), to enter surrounding tissues. The result is short swelling, pain and redness in the affected area--all signs of short-term inflammation and that that your body is trying to heal itself. Read more

How to manage your blood sugars (and why managing them is a good thing!)

by Allison Tallman on

Managing your blood sugars is important for many reasons. One of the main reasons for the everyday individual is that it gives us the energy that we need each day. On a more serious note, regulating our blood sugar is important to prevent long term health concerns. Today, we’ll talk about what your blood sugars are, the basics behind managing then, and how Pure Plates healthy meal prep options can have a role in optimizing your health and daily blood sugar levels.

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