Vegan Tips
Most Popular Vegan Foods: From Cheese, to Waffles!
Vegan eating has never been more exciting, approachable, or delicious, and the rise of plant-based alternatives means everyone—from longtime vegans to curious omnivores—can enjoy meals that are kinder to animals and the planet. From creamy, melty cheeses to indulgent desserts, convenient pantry staples, and hearty breakfast options like waffles, today’s vegan foods offer flavors and ...
Vegan Diet for Beginners: Your Complete Guide
Whether you’re vegan-curious for the first time or freshly embracing this lifestyle with open arms, our complete guide has all the resources you need to get started, maintain your diet, and thrive as a plant-based eater.
Can You Get Collagen from Plants? A Plant-Based Collagen Explainer
Collagen is a popular supplement for everything from joint health to anti-aging skincare, offering an extra dose of the naturally occurring protein that makes up the bulk of your skin, bones, and muscles. While collagen is only found in animals, brands like PlantFusion are making it possible to enjoy collagen’s potential benefits while sticking to ...
Vegan vs. Plant-Based Diets: What’s the Difference?
Nutrition can be complicated, but filling your plate with plants is a surefire way to give your health a boost—we’re talking potential full-body benefits like lower blood pressure, improved brain function, and overall longevity. You don’t have to totally cut out the meat in order to see these results, either. Whether you identify as vegan ...
Can You Be Vegan and Keto?
The keto diet is having a moment. This high-fat, low-carb eating plan can reportedly accelerate weight loss and protect the brain. But if you’re trying to cut back on your consumption of animal products—whether for your health, environmental reasons, or both—a diet that requires loading up on meat and dairy might not appeal. Plant-based keto ...
Maggie McGill’s Advice for Plant-Based Intuitive Eating
In a sea of diet advice, Maggie McGill’s point of view is a breath of fresh air: shake off your conceptions of “good” and “bad” foods and give yourself permission to eat what you love. This practice, commonly known as intuitive eating, is a gentle and grounded perspective that feels especially welcome as we enter ...
Pros and Cons of the Most Popular Diets
Some diets are fads (like drinking gallons of celery juice) while others stand the test of time (hello, vegetarianism). Regardless of the specifics, diets continue to soar in popularity. According to the Boston Medical Center, approximately 45 million Americans go on diets every year, and one recent British survey suggests adults may try up to ...
How to Make Plant-Based Mexican Food at Home with Jocelyn Ramirez
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 Jocelyn Ramirez, a plant-based chef, author, and founder of Todo Verde, a plant-based mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. She’s sharing about the role cooking plays in her ...
Easy Vegan Appetizers
If hungry sports fans are set to invade your home this season, let Thrive Market help you get prepared. Chef Megan Mitchell is back on Prep School to help you make your next appetizer spread totally crave-worthy … and vegan! The Ultimate Vegan Nachos Instead of pulled pork or ground beef, we use a mix ...
Doctor Mike Goes Vegan with Thrive Market
Doctor Mikhail Varshavski, commonly known as Doctor Mike, is a social media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and physician with a purpose. He stresses the importance of medical literacy and battles misinformation before a massive audience of over 7 million social media subscribers. As a board-certified family medicine physician, Varshavski is uniquely equipped to inspire and motivate countless ...
DIY Vegan Food Wraps
If you’re keen on limiting your reliance plastic wrap, this DIY project is the perfect place to start. Today we’re showing you how to make your very own food wraps from vegan materials—and they’ll last you an entire year. You can use them to wrap blocks of cheese, sandwiches, fruit, or cookies to go.
Vegan Shopping List: Groceries, Products & More
If you’re putting together a vegan shopping list, this post is for you. From condiments to meat alternatives, we’ve rounded up some of the top vegan products our Thrive Market members can’t live without.
Why I’m Vegan (and You Can Be, Too) with Nicole Vranjican
It’s easy to see why Nicole Vranjican—known as NikkiVegan on YouTube and Instagram—has earned such a dedicated following. She greets everyone like a long-term friend, treats them like family, and warms every room with her positivity. As a co-host on 30 Vegan Breakfasts,” Vranjican has shown thousands of people how to follow a vegan lifestyle ...
The Sustainable Story Behind Thrive Market Organic Apple Sauce
Quality, taste, and sustainability. When we set out to source Thrive Market Organic Apple Sauce, we looked for a supplier that could deliver on those three values. “It was important for us to find a domestic supplier that could create a single-ingredient apple sauce that not only tasted delicious, but was also organic,” says Tina ...
Vegan Dinner Recipes: From Appetizers & Sides to Desserts
There are many misconceptions surrounding vegan eating. Some the diet is too expensive (which is false) or lacking in vital nutrients like protein (also false). Others claim that veganism is just too darn restrictive. The truth is that, with a few clever recipes and pantry staples in tow, vegans can enjoy a variety of nutrient-packed ...
How to Go Vegan With Blogger Caitlin Shoemaker
Caitlin Shoemaker is the creator of the popular vegan blog From My Bowl, a YouTube channel with more than half a million subscribers, and a welcoming online community for vegans. When she’s not practicing yoga or walking outdoors, you can find Shoemaker developing new plant-based recipes using her favorite products from Thrive Market. Below, she ...
Vegan Meal Plan
Whether you enjoy the occasional plant-based meal or you’re embracing veganism as a way of life, you may have already discovered that there are plenty of ways to whip up a meal that’s full of flavor and delightfully filling without animal products. And while there are plenty of brands and influencers blazing a trail for ...
Top Vegan Wellness Brands, Bloggers & Products
Whether you’re a veteran vegan or new to filling your plate with plants, this primer will wet your plant-based appetite! We’ve rounded up the best bloggers, pantry staples, vegan-friendly brands, and easy recipes to support your veggie-loving journey—so let’s get started!
Cooking With Pecans: Recipes, Tips & More
Stick a pecan pie in the oven and settle in, because we’re about crack this nut open and share everything from cooking tips to how it became one of America’s favorite ingredients.
Build the Best Vegan Salad
Yes, salads are simple, but there’s an art to designing the perfect bite. We’ve got the ultimate guide to turning up the volume on this vegan meal with build-your-own tips and recipes for a satisfying bowl every time.
How To Make Vegan Popcorn at Home (Theatre-Style, Sweet & Savory)
Popcorn is one of the oldest snack foods—humans have been popping kernels for centuries—but with modern diets, a big question arises: is popcorn vegan? The short answer: yes, popcorn kernels themselves are vegan. What matters is what you coat them with. Traditional theatre popcorn drenched in butter may not be, but with vegan popcorn seasoning ...
7 Celebrities Who Might Inspire You to Go Vegan
A few months ago, Beyonce teased that she’d be making a HUGE announcement on “Good Morning America.” The Beyhive was buzzing, overcome with fervor, anticipation, and speculation. Is she dropping a new album? Announcing a world tour? A bun in the oven?
Why Are Cashews Good For You?
As Thrive Market’s Food Editor, Merce Muse has experimented with her fair share of vegan, Paleo, and gluten free recipes. But of all the exotic ingredients out there that cater to special diets, one of her favorite kitchen must-haves is the humble cashew.
The Best Vegan Butter Recipe
[schema description]Butter has long been central to cooking and baking—but for plant-based diets, recreating that creamy, spreadable texture with clean, simple ingredients can feel tricky. This recipe turns that notion on its head. With just four ingredients, you can make a vegan “butter” that’s silky, spreadable, and perfect for toast, baking, or stirring into dishes.