Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a growing and often misunderstood condition that can dramatically change the way people eat and manage their health. Often referred to as a tick meat allergy or mammalian meat allergy, alpha-gal syndrome causes allergic reactions to red meat and other mammal-derived products. The condition is most commonly linked to bites from ...
Cholesterol, often misunderstood, plays a vital role in our bodies. While many associate it with health risks, it’s essential to know that cholesterol is not inherently “bad.” It’s a substance our bodies need to function properly. If you’re curious about cholesterol, this article will dive into what cholesterol is, answer common questions, and explore foods ...
In just about any conversation between Thrive Market employees about their favorite brands on the site, Nona Lim is sure to pop up more than a few times. The beloved brand makes fresh Asian noodles, broths, soups, stir-fry kits, and instant noodle bowls in small batches, somehow achieving a unique — and often difficult — ...
I was recently invited to a dinner party at a neighbor’s house, and I wanted to make a dessert. Years ago, I was very into making raw vegan cheesecakes, but I hadn’t made one in a long time. I remembered there was some cashew-soaking, a bit of lemon-zesting, and some blending involved. It seemed easy ...
In 2023, our team of experts predicted that real dairy is on its way back. A growing number of health-conscious milk drinkers favor genuine dairy over alternative milks as a nutrient-dense whole food, but they don’t just pick up a gallon of 2% at the grocery store. Instead, they’re concerned with things like dairy’s environmental ...
When your job involves developing healthy and affordable food and wellness products for Thrive Market Goods and finding the best organic and sustainable brands to add to the Thrive Market catalog, it’s only natural that you would become a wealth of information about the latest food and wellness trends. That’s exactly why, when we wanted ...
Every year, in every industry, trends come and go. While some may seem arbitrary (see: side vs. middle parts), trends are usually a reaction to what’s happening in the world—and of course, few things have been as influential to contemporary life than the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
If going zero waste at home feels more aspirational than realistic, take your next cue from today’s post. We’re sharing easy ideas, practical swaps, and lots of encouragement to help you take control of your own space. Remember: you don’t have to do everything at once. In fact, it’s easier to form habits and make ...
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 ...
The colorful Food Pyramid used to be everywhere, from the backs of cereal boxes to packages of crackers.
Do you remember the first book that really grabbed you?
Look at almost any ancient culture around the world, and you’ll find a culture of food. But not just food, meals. With real people—often family—real food, and few distractions. Historically, mealtime is a sacred space.
Move over Triticum aestivum—einkorn and emmer want their moment in the limelight. After all, typical bread wheat has hogged the scene for too many millennia.
If hemp still has you picturing a stereotypical eco-conscious hippie wearing a hand-knit beanie, a worn flannel shirt, and Birkenstocks, well, it’s time to update your imagination. Manitoba Harvest is on a mission to change consumer perceptions about hemp. While a new national focus on nutrition has catapulted superfoods like acai and spirulina into the spotlight, outdated attitudes ...
Move over white, green, oolong, and black—there’s a new tea in town. From chic cafes to backstage at Fashion Week, matcha is quickly becoming a hot trend. What is it, and why is it suddenly such a popular alternative to coffee and conventional teas?
When Fruigees co-founder David Czinn first noticed college girls devouring baby food during a pre-med class in 2012, he was stumped.
As larger and larger food companies spray even more chemicals on a food supply that’s both making us sick and too often getting thrown away uneaten, it’s easy to forget that there’s really more food news to be excited about than concerned.
In Peru, kids don’t ask for chocolate-vanilla swirl, strawberry with sprinkles, or plain vanilla. Nope, the most in-demand ice cream flavor is lucuma. One lick and you’d get why—slightly maple-flavored and delicately sweet, lucuma fruit is a favorite across South America.
Adele won the year of 2015. But coconut oil and cricket flour are rounding out the top three—when it comes to most popular health foods, at least.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed what a big year 2015 was for health and wellness trend. Chances are, at least a few people you know became obsessed with fermented foods or coconut oil.
No protein has gotten more attention in recent years than gluten. Gluten, a protein? Yep. Though we don’t typically think of this starchy substance found in chewy sourdough bread, fluffy chocolate chip cookies, and crispy crackers as a protein, gluten is just that.
Vinegar will not only help frozen meat thaw more quickly, but also tenderize it.
“The worms go crazy“,Cassie Martinez laughs. “And kids are obsessed.”
Thrive Market’s content is produced by skilled writers, fact-checked by experts, and updated regularly. This article was reviewed and edited by: Sabrina Wildermuth, MS, Certified Food Scientist (CFS) and Director of Nutrition & Regulatory Compliance Michelle Leonetti, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Quality Assurance Nutrition & Regulatory Manager. TL;DR Summary Keep your grocery bill ...