Pure Plates Blog

How to know if you’re eating enough protein

by Allison Tallman on

Protein is one of the most important nutrients to reaching your health goals. Eating enough protein helps you to lose weight, build muscle, increase energy, improve sleep, and lots more. Oftentimes though, it’s hard to know if we’re consuming enough protein and in general, how much protein our body actually needs. Read more

What exactly is chlorophyll water, and should I be drinking it?

by Allison Tallman on

If you’re passionate about your health, you’ve probably heard about chlorophyll water at some point. Maybe your first-time hearing about it was biology class in middle school, but now, you’re hearing about it when it comes to health and wellness. Is chlorophyll water legit, or just another fad? Learn now in this recent article. Read more

What’s Best to Eat for Brain Health?

by Allison Tallman on

The brain is one of the most important organs we have. It does everything for us – from controlling thought, emotion, and motor skills to regulating every process within our body. The brain even controls involuntary components, such as breathing. Our brain works 24/7 for us and therefore requires a constantly supply of fuel, or food. The food that we eat should be good quality and promote good brain health. Read more

4 Foods You Should Be Eating This Spring

by Allison Tallman on

It’s March, which means the first day of Spring is almost here! While we’re counting down the days until March 20th, we’re also thinking about all of the delicious foods and flavors that come with springtime.

 

Learn more about some of our favorite in-season foods for Spring, and how you can incorporate them into your diet in a healthy way.

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Why You Binge at Night and How to Stop

by Allison Tallman on

Do you eat healthy during the day, but when it comes to your nighttime routine you can’t seem to stop yourself from snacking? If this is you, you’re not alone! Endless snacking at night is very common, and is usually a result of a number of components. Today, we’ll uncover some potential reasons why you’re feeling out of control around snacks at night and how to curb your mindless eating in the future.

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