Pure Plates Blog

What is the Keto Diet?

by Hannah Ash on

Over the last 100 years or so, we’ve seen a plethora of fad diets come and go: in the 1930’s, Hollywood popularized the Grapefruit diet; in the 1950’s, Maria Callas made the tapeworm diet famous... In just the last 20 years alone, all of us have either tried or known... Read more

Foods That Help Reduce IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

by Sean Sortor on

Let’s face it: if you don’t personally suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you probably know someone who does. Current statistics suggest that a staggering 10-15% of the American population today has to deal with what can, in its worst presentations, be a downright debilitating illness.  It’s a disorder with a... Read more

Debunking 5 "Nutrition Tips"

by Sean Sortor on

As our understanding of nutrition evolves we need to verify that what we have been told and what people use to teach may not actually be valid. Sometimes the nutrition tips we received were based on assumptions and other times it was to sell more product… either way its important that we, as individuals, educate ourselves on our own health. Here are a few Nutrition Tips that we debunk! Read more

How Fermented Foods Reduce Your Anxiety

by Hannah Ash on

Anxiety is no picnic. In fact, it can be a debilitating condition that drastically impacts one’s quality of life. Everyday activities, such as planning a healthy diet or even going out to eat at a restaurant, can be all but impossible for someone with anxiety. Read more

5 Healthy DIY Halloween Treat Recipes for Kids

by Sean Sortor on

‘Tis the season...for scarecrows, halloween costumes, jack o’ lanterns...and candy! Candy?! That’s right: Halloween is a time of year that scares us parents most of all. The idea of bags full of sugar strikes fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. Is there a workaround? Yes! If you want to... Read more