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Meal Prep + More: How a Pediatric Oncology Nurse in Los Angeles Prioritizes Healthy Living
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today we’re talking with Kasey Ring, a pediatric oncology nurse at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch
As a busy parent, packing lunch can get tedious. But with a few easy habits—a little prep, a handy checklist of what to include in your kids’ midday meal, and a stash of reusable containers—you’ll be a lunch-packing pro in no time.
Camu and Beet Soup Recipe
[schema description]Here’s the scoop on camu: This berry hails from the Amazon and is rich in Vitamin C (one serving of powder has more than 1000% of the recommended daily value!), making it a great addition to your superfood stockpile. We tossed it into a pot with beets, ginger, garlic, and silky coconut milk for ...
Nori Chicken Wrap With Sushi Rice
[schema description]Whether you prefer to call it a wrap, burrito, or hand roll, there’s no question that this recipe is a delicious alternative to lunch mainstays like soup, salads, and sandwiches. Our sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce gets tossed with chicken, then rolled in a toasted nori wrapper alongside fluffy and perfectly sticky Lundberg Farms ...
How to Make a Crispy Fried Egg With Olive Oil
[schema description]Eggs are a fantastic option for creating a simple, satisfying meal in a pinch. Our favorite way to eat them also happens to be one of the simplest: fried. The crispy slightly browned edges of the egg whites provide a nice contrast with the warm, runny yolk. We love to serve them over toast, ...
Sardine Caesar Salad Recipe
[schema description]A restaurant-worthy Caesar salad is easy to make at home with the right ingredients—in fact, you may already have some of them stocked in your pantry. Most recipes call for anchovies, but we subbed in Wild Planet Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Sustainably caught in the Pacific Ocean and lightly smoked, they add ...
Ghee Roasted Chicken Recipe
[schema description]If your favorite part of oven-roasted chicken is the crisp, golden-brown skin, this recipe is for you! The secret: rich and savory ghee, which lends depth of flavor to the skin and hearty root vegetables beneath. We recommend bone-in chicken breasts, because they retain their moisture better than the boneless version. But, like all ...
What’s So Great About Coconut Oil? It’s All in This 68-Second Video
A mainstay of the healthy food scene, coconut oil has, in large part, risen to fame for its culinary versatility. It contains medium-chain triglycerides, which have been known to improve energy and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It’s flavor is subtly sweet and tropical, but not overpowering, making it perfect for sweet baked goods, smoothies, and ...
Mason Jar Tom Yum Soup Recipe
[schema description]Our “instant” version of classic Thai tom yum soup hits all the spicy, sour notes of the original recipe—and it’s ready in minutes. As portable lunches go, it’s hard to top. Just prep a few jars ahead of time, then add in hot water when you’re ready to eat. The zucchini noodles and sliced veggies cook ...
Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe
[schema description]For a modern spin on classic Middle Eastern tabbouleh, swap out bulgur wheat for quinoa. The seed’s nuttiness adds depth of flavor to the light, summery salad and keeps it strictly gluten-free. Serve it alongside grilled meats, or as the centerpiece of a vegetarian meal.[/schema]
Harissa Carrot Salad Recipe
[schema description]This spicy-sweet side salad is bursting with the flavors of Morocco: smoky harissa paste, earthy chickpeas, salty feta, and fresh cilantro and mint. Even if you’re sensitive to heat, you’ll like this one—the natural sweetness of the carrots mellows out the kick of the chiles.[/schema]
Tomato Olive Oil Salad Recipe
[schema description]At their peak of ripeness, summer’s heirloom tomatoes explode with sweet, robust flavor—which you don’t want to overpower with creamy dressing. Instead, show off heirlooms in a simple salad of fresh herbs, shallot, full-bodied olive oil, and flaky sea salt. It tastes gourmet, yet requires no cooking—what could be better?[/schema]
Green Bean and Hazelnut Salad Recipe
[schema description]As summer veggies go, fresh-steamed green beans with a sprinkle of salt are hard to beat. But this amped up version is worth a try—cook the beans until crisp-tender and toss with a nutty walnut oil vinaigrette, creamy ricotta, and toasted hazelnuts. The different flavors, textures, and colors come together beautifully![/schema]
Herbed Potato Salad Recipe
[schema description]Potato salad all too often ends up being heavy on the mayonnaise, light on the flavor. Not so with this recipe—fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and yellow mustard add enough bold flavor to hold up to a rack of ribs or charred vegetables.[/schema]
Spring Wellness Bowl Recipe
[schema description]As brightly colored as it is refreshing, this salad makes the most out of peppery spring watercress and watermelon radishes before the end of the season. Tangy sauerkraut, creamy avocado, and salty feta make the bowl hearty enough to enjoy as an entree, but it would also be lovely served alongside grilled meats.[/schema]
Garlic-Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
[schema description]Roasting Brussels sprouts in garlic-infused ghee locks in tons of flavor right from the get–go. Once they come out of the oven, add lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and chopped dates—a perfect blend of tart, salty, and sweet. [/schema]
Chickpea Flatbread With Zucchini Salad Recipe
[schema description]Rarely seen outside of Provence, socca—a traditional chickpea flour flatbread—deserves a place on the dinner table, and takes just a few minutes to cook in a hot skillet. Though you’d probably find them plain in the Nice market square, we finished ours with a lemony salad of zucchini, watermelon radishes, and feta. Experiment with different ...
Coconut Creamed Spinach With Eggs Recipe
[schema description]Baking might just be the perfect way to prepare eggs. A little fancier than scrambled, but easier to pull off than poached, baked eggs come out just right: runny golden yolks surrounded by firm whites. Nestled into a skillet full of dairy-free coconut creamed spinach, they’re all but irresistible—either for a Sunday brunch or a ...
Brown Rice and Lentil Salad Recipe
[schema description]Hot summer nights call for cool, refreshing dishes, like this hearty brown rice and lentil salad. Dried cranberries, apricots, and pistachios add sweet and salty notes, while mint, parsley, and cilantro liven up every bite. Bring it along to a picnic or barbecue or serve it as a vegan main course. [/schema]
Japanese-Inspired Avocado Toast Recipe
[schema description]Satisfying and creamy with just enough crunch, avocado toast has become a favorite breakfast of Instagram foodies and healthy eaters alike. Here’s how to spice up the basic recipe with traditional Japanese flavors—coconut aminos, sesame seeds, and toasted nori. [/schema]
Cucumber Noodle Poke Bowl Recipe
[schema description]Poke—a raw Hawaiian seafood salad served cold—just might be the perfect summer food. Make it even more low-maintenance by skipping the traditional rice in favor of raw cucumber noodles. So light, fresh, and healthy! [/schema]
Fennel Slaw Recipe
[schema description]Move over heavy, goopy coleslaw—this Fennel Slaw Recipe offers a bright, refreshing alternative that’s perfect for sunny meals and backyard gatherings. With paper-thin fennel bulbs, zesty lemon juice, and just a whisper of sea salt, the slaw shines with subtle complexity. Fresh mint and parsley add herbaceous brightness, while shaved Parmesan brings a savory, ...
Lemon-Yogurt Chicken Kebabs Recipe
[schema description]These chicken kebabs get their vibrant color, bright flavor, and tender texture from a lemon-yogurt marinade infused with turmeric and garlic. If you have time, let the meat marinate up to 6 hours before grilling—trust us, the results will be worth it. Serve alongside a fresh fennel slaw for a refreshing summer meal.[/schema]
Roasted Broccolini With Nori Salt Recipe
[schema description]Transforming green veggies into something crave-worthy is as easy as throwing them in the oven to roast. This method works especially well with broccolini, which is a bit milder in flavor than regular broccoli—the tops crisp up and the stalks get tender. Here, traditional Japanese flavors of coconut aminos, nori, and sesame take the dish up a notch.[/schema]