Food
FAQs: Heavy Metals in Foods
Feel like everywhere you turn there’s a new report of lead or other heavy metals in the food products in your pantry? You’re not alone. While it can be unnerving to hear about contaminants ending up in food and personal care items, it’s important to start with the facts — the very same ones the ...
Give Your Pantry a Planet-Friendly Makeover With These Sustainable Food Swaps
A well-stocked pantry is the backbone of a busy, loved kitchen. This Earth Month, we’ve created a guide to help you build a more sustainable pantry — focusing on the relevant signifiers, ingredients, and product swaps to replace those pantry essentials that do more harm than good for our planet. Think of this guide as ...
Cold Brew Your Iced Tea with Koridashi
With our attention more fractured than ever, what can we learn from melting ice? Originating in Japan, koridashi refers to the process of scattering tea leaves on top of ice cubes and letting that mixture naturally melt. The water slowly pulls out the flavors of the leaves, infusing into a cloudy beverage over the course ...
Too Much Sugar, Salt, Cheese, Dairy or Alcohol? Here’s What to Eat to Feel Better ASAP
What to Eat to Feel Better Infographic click here Sometimes, when you’re faced with the choice of a side salad or french fries, the hot, salty, crispy option is the only viable one.
A No-Waste Veggie Burger Recipe To Help Stretch Your Grocery Budget
Cutting down on food waste isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for your grocery budget, too. Food waste is a massive problem in the US, amounting to 80 billion pounds of wasted food each year. A shocking 40% of food produced in the US is thrown away, according to the Natural Resources ...
These Macadamia Nuts are Empowering Kenyan Farmers
At the base of Mount Kenya, the volcanic soil is orange-red and rich with nutrients. Small-scale farmers have grown macadamia nuts in this region since the 1970s, but they haven’t always received a fair price for their buttery, crunchy, nutrient-rich product.
Make Thanksgiving Prep Easier & Healthier With These Holiday Essentials
Thanksgiving Zoom background? Check. All the Thrive Market ingredients you need for a wholesome, stress-free holiday feast—including the highest quality meats, plenty of clean wine, and better-for-you sides? Check, check and check. Now, it’s time to get your day-of game plan ready, and that includes figuring out the timing for thawing and prepping the stars ...
Holiday Desserts That Make Great Gifts
These gluten-free desserts are as tasty as they are beautiful, which means they make great gifts. Make a few batches to show your appreciation for all the special people in your life this holiday season.
The 5 Key Components of the Ultimate Cheese and Charcuterie Board
There’s something so simple, so elegant, and so gourmet about a charcuterie and cheese board. While there’s really no wrong way to put one together, there are a few guidelines—like the right variation of cheeses, for example—that can make your spread feel extra special. Read on and find out how to create the ultimate charcuterie ...
Your Guide to Detoxing with Dr Mark Hyman
There’s a lot of different advice out there on how to get summer-ready, but because we want to make sure you’re not only looking your best, but feeling your best, too, we recently sat down with Dr. Mark Hyman to talk about detox and digestion.
How to Cook Tofu
Need extra protein? This versatile ingredient is ready for your next meal.
How to Prevent Freezer Burn
To prevent freezer burn, let food cool then wrap tightly in tinfoil or plastic wrap or squeeze all the air out of a ziplock bag.
Icy, White, and Delicious: 4 Magical Recipes Using Snow
There’s nothing more wondrous than waking up to a blanket of white snow on a winter morning. A snow day—especially around the holidays—is a dream come true for just about any kid. But once the first snowman of the year has been built, the first snowball fight won, and the first day of sledding over, ...
No More Junk Food in Schools
At this point, it’s no secret that America has been fighting a health crisis unlike anything we’ve ever seen. For the first time ever, today’s parents may live longer than their children because of unhealthy eating habits and the lifestyles of today’s youth. [1]
How to Cook London Broil
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the traditional family dinner with all the fixings. If you feel like a change from the usual turkey and ham dinner this year, you might consider making London broil. Doing so requires a less expensive type of meat that can be turned into a memorable family ...
Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
For some people the holidays mean Christmas, but many others also celebrate Hanukkah. Also known as the Festival of Lights, it’s a Jewish tradition that began more than 2,100 years ago and is celebrated every year around the same time—this year, it begins on December 24.
Superfood Lucuma Amps Up This Delicious Eggnog Recipe
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Drink This DIY Tonic to Help Support a Healthy Metabolism
You might be one of those people who bolts out of bed in the morning, ready to take on the day. Or, perhaps your energy peaks mid-morning after a slow rise. And we’re guessing you’re not immune to the dreaded afternoon slump following a long, relaxing lunch. What do all of these experiences have in ...
Does Chocolate Have Caffeine?
Does chocolate have caffeine? The short answer is yes. Caffeine. It’s fuel for millions of people around the world and, in recent years, a whole culture has grown around its primary source, coffee, creating record demand and leading to an onslaught of boutique brewers.
This Kitchen Tool Is the Key to Healthy Smoothies, Creamy Soups, and So Much More
When smoothies last infiltrated popular culture in the early 2000s, they looked a whole lot different. Popular chains used sherbet and frozen yogurt in most of their drinks—some topped out at more than 100 grams of sugar per serving.
Make Spooky Spiders on a Log for a Healthy Halloween Treat
What’s scarier than ghouls and goblins, witches and wizards, or zombies and mummies? The buckets of sugary candy that trick-or-treaters bring home every Halloween.
Pumpkin Pie Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
[schema description]When you’re carving pumpkins, wrapping gifts, or stringing up twinkle lights, it’s always a good idea to keep a healthy snack on hand. We love these crunchy autumn pumpkin seeds spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Striking the right balance of sweet and salty, we guarantee you’ll eat them by the handful! And here’s a ...
Is Eating Raw Garlic Good for You?
Vampires may not like it, but garlic is a favorite for many other humans. A common ingredient used for preparing Italian dishes, sauteed or stir-fried vegetables, and a variety of sauces and marinades, this savory bulb is a potent way to spice up any number of meals—just have some gum on hand afterwards to freshen ...