When the term superfood first started getting a bit of buzz, it described a food that was especially loaded with nutrients—things like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that support human health. Amid the wellness boom, the superfood category grew to include not just fruits, vegetables, and fish, but also things like functional mushrooms, adaptogenic herbs, ...
Chocolate—much like the occasional glass of red wine—is one of those foods whose health benefits almost seem too good to be true. But while chocolate’s heart-healthy flavanols and antioxidant properties are backed up by science, its sourcing is where things can get problematic. At its origins, chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao tree, ...
Pina Coladas are the pinnacle of summer—by blending together the sweet tang of your favorite frozen fruits, creamy coconut milk, and rum, you’re crafting the perfect cool-down cocktail. But this summer, we’re giving the traditional pina colada recipe two superfood twists. Try a Dragon Fruit & Turmeric or Sweet Spirulina Pina Colada at your next ...
This one’s for you, grain-free dieters: Chips and dip are back on the menu! Thrive Market Non-GMO Grain-Free Tortilla Chips are gluten-free, packed with superfoods, and they don’t crumble in the face of a hearty guacamole or extra-chunky salsa.
If goji berries (pronounced “go-gee”) aren’t part of your superfood pantry yet, get ready for a treat. Also known as “wolfberries,” goji berries are primarily grown in the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Mongolia, and in addition to being found in many traditional Asian dishes, goji berries have been used medicinally to help support everything ...
With so many superfoods to choose from these days, it’s tough to pick a favorite, but chia seeds easily soar to the top of the list. Not only are chia seeds exceptionally versatile, they’re full of wholesome nutrients and health benefits. Eat them whole or ground, bake them into your next recipe, or blend in ...
Exotic superfoods are all the rage these days (hello, goji berries), which is why we’re excited to tell you about a new one on our radar—baobab! If you’re looking to sneak some extra nutrients into your diet, look no further, because the fruit from this ancient tree grinds down into a superfood powder that you’ll ...
Before college friends Dan Gluck, Nick Morris, and Shane Emmett started their superfood company, Health Warrior, they competed as collegiate athletes. But their desk jobs changed the game, shifting their lifestyles from active to more sedentary. “We were working 80-hour weeks. In your 20s, you can still get a marathon in here or there, but ...
Imagine the elated look on your kid’s face when they crack open their lunch box to see a goldmine of cookies.
Cold and cavernous below the surface and tempestuous above, the ocean is practically another planet—one ruled by deadly orcas and other alien-like creatures. Everything living in this harsh environment has to be really tough in order to survive.
The Inuit people of Arctic Quebec have survived off the natural resources of fish and marine mammals from nearby oceans for centuries. Essential for protein and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, what the Inuits eat would be considered healthy—theoretically. Yet studies have shown the IQs of their children are abnormally low.
Are you a bacon-craving vegan—or even an omnivore who feels just a little bit guilty about chowing down on a high-fat meat packed with nitrates?
A single ingredient helps a human grow from a tiny, helpless infant into a walking, titanic toddler: breast milk, aka the original superfood.
With so many diets to choose from, it seems like we’re often stuck in a food fight: gluten-free pitted against whole grains, vegans squabbling with Paleo devotees.
[schema description] This creamy vegetable risotto gets an extra verdant punch from nutrient-packed spirulina, which gives the Italian classic a lovely green hue. [/schema]
[schema description] Looking for a new way to use spirulina? This garlicky spread is just the ticket. A thick layer over some lightly toasted baguette alongside herbs and crudité makes a great aperitif, or to use the tapenade to add some oomph to any sandwich. [/schema]
Spirulina may sound like the name of the newest Disney princess, but this superfood is more superhero than damsel in distress.
It’s common knowledge that berries are good for you. We hear them included as part of a healthy diet all the time.
[schema description]The acai bowl has become one of the defining breakfast trends of recent years—and for good reason. Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berries are native to the Amazon rainforest, prized for their antioxidant content, deep purple color, and unique flavor. As people ask what is in an acai bowl, the answer often includes frozen acai, fruit, ...
Our society is addicted to caffeine. From that first magical cup of coffee in the morning, to that mid-afternoon “I Can’t Get Past This Without A Nap Or A Miracle Or At Least A Latte” wall, caffeine is what gets us through most days. And like any addiction, it’s tough to beat.
At one point, we all learned about bees — how they flit from flower to flower, gathering nectar, turning into honey and collecting pollen along the way. Honey is as widely accepted as an ingredient as sugar or flour, but bee pollen? It has only recently been touted as the latest superfood.
[schema description]This chocolate avocado mousse is everything that a healthy dessert should be.