Pure Plates Blog — Healthy
Healthy Meals Delivered
Meal delivery services like ours are in a unique position: we are poised to spark massive health changes across the country if we can actually deliver results. Unfortunately, meal delivery service companies can fall into the trap of profits first and people second. If you want to save time and get healthier, invest time into finding a meal delivery service that is fully invested in your health -- first and foremost. Read more
Are Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem & Jenny Craig Really Healthy?
For far too long, popular diets have been about one thing, and one thing only: losing weight. Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, and Jenny Craig are three of the biggest ‘diet’ companies leading today’s market. While these weight loss companies may help folks lose weight , at least in the short-term, do they actually lead to better health, disease prevention, improved nutrition, and long-term lifestyle changes? Read more
Getting Over Your Fear Of Eating Fat
“Fat” is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of health conscious people everywhere. Anyone that lived through the 1980’s will remember the beginning of the war on fat and the “fat-free” craze. Scientists were just starting to examine the link between the American diet and health and studies... Read more
10 Foods That Make You Feel Bloated (and what to do about it)
We’ve all felt bloated at one time or another…that uncomfortable feeling when your belly feels swollen or enlarged after eating. It is usually caused by gas or other digestive issues. But don’t fret bloating is very common. Up to 30% of people say they experience it regularly. Although bloating can... Read more
Can Stress Make You Fat?
We all stress out from time to time. Short-term stress can actually diminish your appetite, but long-term stress is a completely different story. When the stress builds and doesn’t let up, your brain takes over to put the brakes on anxiety at the expense of your waistline. Read more