Pure Plates Blog — Pure Plates

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:

A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology concluded that approximately 7.8 million premature deaths every year may have been prevented if 10 servings of fruits and vegetables were consumed. While these numbers are staggering, they shouldn't be surprising. Fruits and vegetables provide a wealth of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber our bodies... Read more

“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