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The Beginner’s Complete Mediterranean Diet Food List
While newer eating styles with snappy names like keto and plant-based have taken over the food conversation for the past few years, one of the healthiest ways of eating isn’t new at all — in fact, it dates back generations. The Mediterranean diet is a longtime talked-about eating style that mimics the way people eat ...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Olive Oil
Although extra virgin olive oil and olive oil are often interchangeable in the culinary world, there are a few nuances worth noting. (the difference between olive oil and butter being one such example). We’re diving into the history of olives, spotlighting our members’ favorite bottles, and sharing plenty of cooking ideas that go way beyond ...
Olive Oil vs. Butter
Where do you fall in the great butter versus olive oil debate? Many butter enthusiasts consider themselves purists who wouldn’t dare compromise flavor just to cut down on saturated fat while olive oil devotees point to the celebrated health benefits (hello, antioxidants!) of the pantry favorite. In the ongoing butter vs olive oil discussion, both ...
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 ...
The Diet Trends That Ruled 2018—and What You’ll See in 2019
Whether it’s experimenting with ketosis or taking mealtime cues from popular reality TV stars, 2018 ushered in several new diets that grabbed our collective attention. But which ones are worth the hype? We’re taking a closer look at the diets that rose through the search ranks so you can make a food game plan that’s ...
Oregano vs. Thyme
There’s a secret to cooking restaurant-worthy recipes at home, and we can sum it up with one word: herbs. And while you may have stocked up on rosemary and parsley (or planted your very own herb garden), we’re highlighting two perennial herbs that deserve plenty of recognition. Though they sometimes get confused for one another, ...
Tips for Cooking With Garlic, Plus 10 Flavorful Recipes
Before you taste it, you can smell it—pungent and distinct. Garlic’s never been shy when it comes to making an impression, but this is one ingredient that’s well worth the lingering scent. Whether you enjoy cloves raw, sliced, sauteéd, or roasted, garlic is beloved in cuisines across the globe and adds depth and nutrition to ...
Green Olive Hand Pie Recipe
[schema description]It’s National Olive Day! To celebrate, we’re sharing some of our favorite olive recipes from the Thrive Market blog. From savory hand pies made with a briny olive and creamy goat cheese filling to an elegant Mediterranean tart, we think you’ll want to make olive ‘em![/schema]
Why This Leading Psychiatrist Prescribes a Mediterranean Diet to Her Patients
When I was training to become a psychiatrist, I rarely paid attention to what my patients ate. Unless the person had an eating disorder or depression-associated weight loss, we didn’t spend much time talking about food. I couldn’t have cared less about how many frappuccinos my patients drank or how many bowls of Fruit Loops ...
7 Health-Boosting Reasons to Eat Olives Every Day (Plus 8 Recipes to Help You)
“Wait, did you purposely order olives on this?”
Green Olives Marinated in Spices Make an Elegant Holiday Appetizer
[schema description]Guests won’t be able to get enough of this simple hors d’oeuvre of spiced green olives. The zesty dish is easy to make and perfect for office cocktail parties, big holiday meals, and everything in between.[/schema]
Creamy Goat Cheese and Figs Make This Simple Pasta Dish Divine
[schema description]Pasta doesn’t have to be as lackluster as spaghetti with marinara sauce. Here, the combination of luscious goat cheese, sweet figs, and fresh herbs elevates simply dressed gluten-free noodles.[/schema]