Vegetables
10 Vegetables to Help You Get More Fiber
When it comes to supporting overall wellness through food, fiber plays a key role — but it’s often overlooked. Dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods, isn’t digested by the body. Instead, it moves through the digestive tract, where it helps support healthy digestion, promotes feelings of fullness, and may contribute to ...
How to Cook Butternut Squash
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Butternut squash is a versatile, nutrient-packed vegetable that’s perfect for sweet and savory dishes alike. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, mastering the art of cooking butternut squash opens up a world of culinary ...
How to Cook Brussels Sprouts
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Love them or hate them, there’s no denying the versatility of Brussels sprouts. When cooked properly, Brussels sprouts reveal a nutty, slightly sweet flavor with a tender-crisp texture that can elevate any meal. Whether you’re a seasoned ...
5 Back-to-School Tips to Make Healthy Habits Fun and Easy
The transition from summer into the back-to-school season means a return to routine, for parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to introduce new healthy and sustainable habits for kids!
3 Reasons to Rethink Frozen Food
From an icy loaf of early-pandemic sourdough to leftovers from who knows when, it’s not uncommon for things to get lost and forgotten in the back of the freezer.
How to Start a Garden at Home
Wondering how to grow your own food? If staying at home has you dreaming of tending a bountiful backyard garden, there are plenty of ways to get start growing your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. This post is filled with all the tips you need for how to grow your own food in your backyard—even ...
10 Tasty Recipes for Wilted Produce
Think your produce is past its prime? Don’t be so quick to toss ’em! Just because a carrot goes limp, a banana becomes speckled, or hardy greens turn slightly yellow, doesn’t mean they can’t make a statement in your next dish. Here are some of our best ideas for turning wilted vegetables into dishes worth ...
How to Cook Potatoes
If you think back on some of your favorite meals over the years, chances are there was a potato involved. As one of the most versatile vegetables, potatoes are often cast as supporting characters to a long list of culinary stars, including burgers, steaks, and even Thanksgiving turkey. But today we’re turning the spotlight on ...
Psst, You’re Probably Eating Too Much. Here’s What Servings Should Look Like
Step into any American restaurant, and as soon as the plate hits the table, it’s evident that our ideas about serving sizes have become distorted over the years.
Taste the Rainbow: How Eating In Technicolor Could Boost Your Health
Nope—eating Skittles all day every day isn’t a step on the path to optimal health. But if your typical meals contain a rainbow of real fruits and vegetables, you’re well on your way.
Why Salad Might Not Be The Best Choice After All
Have you heard? Salad is Public Enemy No. 1 right now—much to the dismay of faithful dieters everywhere, and a delight to all of its naysayers.
Why Your Green Juice Might Be Just As Bad For You As a Candy Bar
Twee names, artisanal glass bottles, staggering prices—yep, juicing has gone mainstream.
Kitchen Hack: The Sure-Fire Way to Keep Vegetables at Their Peak
For too long, the freezer has been the domain of the microwaveable pizza, greasy Hot Pockets, and individually wrapped ice cream cones. It’s time to take back your freezer—and fill it with something good for you.
Your Guide to July’s Freshest Seasonal Produce
Summer is in full swing, which means you’re popping sweet, succulent blueberries, sipping refreshing cucumber water, and soaking up some sun. Life is good, and that feeling is palpable in all the lush fruits and vegetables that are thriving right now.
Got Picky Eaters? Try These 5 Tips To Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier
As the mom of a 10-month-old and nearly 3-year-old, I know it’s not always easy to get your kids to eat the things we know are good for them. (Most toddlers aren’t exactly lining up for another helping of kale!) But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep trying.
How to Get Enough Iron and B12 on a Vegan Diet
It’s hard out there for a vegetarian or vegan. Being the odd man out at barbecues: “Oh…we didn’t make anything veggie…there’s coleslaw?” Getting criticized at the dinner table: “That’s weird. But bacon is soooo good.”
8 Tips for Eating a Paleo Diet If You’re a Vegetarian
Anyone who’s ever picked up a fork knows: Food is more than just what you eat—in some cases it becomes a part of your identity.
Is Your Dinner Plate Full of Water-Wasting Food?
Knocking back the recommended half gallon of water each day is only a drop in the bucket compared to the 1,000 gallons of H2O that goes into the average person’s daily food intake.
Grain-Free Vegetable Wellness Bowl
[schema description] Harnessing the colorful abundance of spring vegetables, this grain-free lunch bowl is stunning and irresistible. The natural simplicity of this meal will leave you feeling your best. [/schema]
Green Wellness Bowl with Spirulina Vinaigrette
[schema description] The fresh citrus in this dressing balances out spirulina’s natural earthiness to create a bright and versatile vinaigrette. We’ve served it over a bowl of verdant green vegetables, but you can customize the dressing to accompany whatever you have in the fridge to create a vegan go-to meal anytime. [/schema]
Thrive IRL: Volunteering With the Garden School Foundation
One sunny morning in May, the Thrive Market team took a break from our typical Saturday morning activities (read: cycling class!), and headed out to our first official volunteer day.
Moving? Stock Your New Kitchen With These 11 Staples
After moving into a new place—whether it’s your first home, a college dorm, or a new apartment—the last thing you want to do is cook a full meal.
This List Reveals The Most Pesticide-Laden Produce
Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal when it comes to pesticides. A new report lists the best and worst when it comes to contamination — and the results may surprise you.
Why Cook? An Excerpt From Dr. Mark Hyman’s Latest Book
Medically Review by Dr. Mark Hyman As our Changemaker of the Month, Dr. Mark Hyman shared an excerpt of his latest book, The Blood Sugar Solution: 10 Day Detox Diet, with Thrive Notebook readers. Read on to find out why Hyman thinks cooking is so essential.