Pure Plates Blog

Highlights of EWG's 2017 "Pesticides in Produce" Report

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Highlights from the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2017 “Pesticides in Produce” Report To see the full article, methodologies, etc. please visit the EWG’s site HERE So the Enviromental working group has released their 2017 findings report relating to pesticides on our produce… Not a whole lot has changed but it... Read more

Prepared Meals Delivered: St. Louis’ #1 Prepared Meal Delivery Service

by Hannah Ash on

Because our St. Louis-based company, Pure Plates, offers prepared meals delivered through our meal delivery service, we know a thing or two about meal delivery services. In this blog, we’ll look at how you can figure out which prepared  meal service is right for you -- and how to ensure the one you choose aligns with your specific health goals. Read more

What is the Keto Diet (and Why You Should Care)?

by Hannah Ash on

Heard of ‘Keto’ or the ‘Ketogenic’ diet everyone is talking about lately? The ketogenic diet has a long history of treating a variety of health issues -- as well as helping folks control their weights. In recent years, it’s gained a lot of press. Why?

In a nutshell, the Keto Diet consists of eating a great deal of fat (yes, fat….), a small amount of carbs, and a medium amount of protein. Read more

Prepared Meal Plans: Where to Go in St. Louis

by Hannah Ash on

If you’re one of St. Louis’s health-focused residents, you may be looking for a way to keep your diet as healthy as possible while still finding time for exercise, work, family, hobbies, and, oh yeah...rest and relaxation. Luckily, you’re in the right city for shaving time off preparing meals thanks to... Read more