This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Chia seeds and flaxseeds might be small, but they’ve made a big name for themselves in kitchens everywhere. Whether you’re tossing them into a smoothie, sprinkling them over oatmeal, or baking them into muffins, both chia seeds ...
Eating healthier is a popular New Year’s resolution, but “healthier” leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Does it mean low-carb, high fat? Eating nothing but plants? Or nothing but meat?
Women have been asking experts how to balance hormones while on birth control, and for years there have been varying answers. Popping those tiny birth control pills every day usually goes one way or another for women— it either clicks and makes you feel like you’re on hormonal cruise control, or (let’s be real) it ...
The weather is warming, trees are blooming, and amidst it all, there’s a new sign of spring optimism: people are being vaccinated against COVID-19 in growing numbers. But as the country starts opening up and a return to normalcy appears on the horizon, a troubling trend is already brewing. Imagine the annual pressure to shed ...
Can you change your eating habits in 30 days? That’s what the Whole30® program wants to help you do! CEO and co-founder Melissa Urban created the program in 2009 to act as one big reset button for the body and mind. to act as one big reset button for the body and mind. There are ...
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 ...
Today we’re getting the lowdown on lectins from Dr. Steven Gundry, a surgeon who’s penned several cookbooks including the Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Plant Paradox, and The Longevity Paradox.
Intermittent fasting didn’t used to be such a buzzword in the wellness industry, but popular diets like keto and the Dubrow diet have changed all that. In many ways, intermittent fasting is exactly what it sounds like—fasting at specific intervals throughout the day—but there’s more than one way to approach it. If you’re thinking about ...
If you’re familiar with the keto diet then you probably know it promises some pretty impressive results, from weight loss to improved focus and more. It all starts with keto meal planning of keto-approved foods that help you kickstart ketosis. Yet despite the buzz, research is still ongoing research as to keto’s effectiveness—and it isn’t ...
If you’re keeping a keto diet, there’s a good chance beef is on the menu. After all, it’s a source of protein that helps keep you full, and one of the ways to help your body reach ketosis. The key to the diet is cutting back on carbs, which forces your body to stop burning ...
Angelica Xavier hadn’t been to the doctor in 10 years. Vegan, active, an avid yogi and runner, Xavier was the picture of clean living—she barely even caught a cold.
Peanut allergies, gluten sensitivity, lactose intolerance, celiac disease…these are just a few of the reasons why someone might be avoiding certain foods. But they often get lumped under the catchall term, food allergy, which isn’t always accurate and fails to represent the intricacies of each condition.
If you’re ready to kick off the Whole30 program but aren’t sure where to start, fear not! We’re here to help. Changing eating habits can be a challenge (even when it’s just for a few weeks) so we sat down with Whole30 founder Melissa Hartwig Urban to find out what she stocks in her pantry. ...
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.
The alternative sweeteners space can be confusing, but it stems from a very clear problem: many of us eat way too much refined sugar. So what’s the best option if you’re trying to ditch the stuff for good? Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. But Thrive Market’s line of ethically sourced, top-quality sweeteners has a ...
While most of us probably know that the best way to prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies is to enjoy a wide variety of healthy foods, it’s often easier said than done. Busy schedules mean we’re frequently choosing our next meal based on what’s most convenient rather than what’s good for us. Complicating the situation are ...
Try this ingredient swap to make your Game Day recipes vegan.
If you’ve made the resolution to eat more greens, chances are you’ve considered jumping on the green smoothie/juice bandwagon.
It’s that time of year again. With resolutions set, gyms are sure to be packed, and fridges stocked with lots of fresh vegetables. (Not sure what to do with them? We’ve got you covered!) Get ready for your social media feed to be flooded with pledges to exercise more, eat healthier, go to bed earlier, ...
Jerky may seem like an unlikely snack for anyone claiming to be health-conscious.
Healthy eating involves making good choices each and every day—from food purchases to meal prep, ingredient subs to diligent recipe research. With so much time devoted to the process, it can be disheartening to discover that certain products that have promised positive benefits are really some of the unhealthiest options of all.
At first glance, Eating Evolved’s chocolate-covered coconut butter cups might resemble the popular peanut butter cups you grew up with—but the similarities end there.
By now you’re probably somewhat familiar with the many benefits of coconut oil. It appears to help raise levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), has been shown to help offset the adverse effects of hypertension and stress on the body in animal studies, and even shows promise as a fat-reduction aid.
If you’re still curious about the importance of iron, take into consideration that “Iron Man” is one of the biggest comic superheroes of this generation and also the name of a popular song by venerable rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and that Iron Man competitions are held every year to test humans’ ability to be resilient and ...