Pure Plates Blog — Healthy Restaurants St. Louis
The 7 Best Alternatives to Sugar
Let’s face it, white sugar isn’t the best thing to consume. But the real confusion sets in when people start talking about alternatives to sugar that they think are “healthy.” Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose (Splenda) and saccharin have been debated for years in regard to their damaging side effects.... Read more
NEWSFLASH! Fat Does NOT Make You Fat
We get people who come into our stores all the time looking for a meal and when we ask them what they’re looking for often we’ll hear, “something low fat.” This is not uncommon. Read more
Is Coffee Good Or Bad?
Many people are so confused about coffee. As a matter of fact many people argue about this very subject everyday! One day they read that it's so bad for them, and the next day it's good for them, so what's the truth about coffee? To be honest the answer is not so simple. Read more
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
While eating healthy may seem cost prohibitive, it doesn't have to be. In fact, research shows that eating real food isn't more expensive than a processed, convenience food diet. Read more
6 Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Healthy
Do your little ones prefer French fries over broccoli? And chicken fingers over grilled chicken? If so, you’re not alone! But don’t despair. Fostering healthy eating habits is possible! Below you'll find our top tips to get you started:
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