Pure Plates Blog

There’s a lot of buzz about fat in the media these days. And while dietary fat was never the leading cause of obesity and heart disease, this message is slowly reaching mainstream. Fat is Not the Enemy Since the 1970’s, we've been warned of the dangers of fat. We've been told dietary... Read more

Fat is an essential component to a well-balanced and nourishing diet. And cooking with healthy oils adds flavor as well as increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). However, some oils are healthier than others. And even the healthiest cooking oils can be harmful if not used or stored properly.