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Meal Prep + More: How a Pediatric Oncology Nurse in Los Angeles Prioritizes Healthy Living
Welcome to What I Eat in a Day, a blog series that showcases the daily lives and meals of Thrive Market members like you. Today we’re talking with Kasey Ring, a pediatric oncology nurse at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch
As a busy parent, packing lunch can get tedious. But with a few easy habits—a little prep, a handy checklist of what to include in your kids’ midday meal, and a stash of reusable containers—you’ll be a lunch-packing pro in no time.
Camu and Beet Soup Recipe
[schema description]Here’s the scoop on camu: This berry hails from the Amazon and is rich in Vitamin C (one serving of powder has more than 1000% of the recommended daily value!), making it a great addition to your superfood stockpile. We tossed it into a pot with beets, ginger, garlic, and silky coconut milk for ...
Nori Chicken Wrap With Sushi Rice
[schema description]Whether you prefer to call it a wrap, burrito, or hand roll, there’s no question that this recipe is a delicious alternative to lunch mainstays like soup, salads, and sandwiches. Our sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce gets tossed with chicken, then rolled in a toasted nori wrapper alongside fluffy and perfectly sticky Lundberg Farms ...
How to Make a Crispy Fried Egg With Olive Oil
[schema description]Eggs are a fantastic option for creating a simple, satisfying meal in a pinch. Our favorite way to eat them also happens to be one of the simplest: fried. The crispy slightly browned edges of the egg whites provide a nice contrast with the warm, runny yolk. We love to serve them over toast, ...
Sardine Caesar Salad Recipe
[schema description]A restaurant-worthy Caesar salad is easy to make at home with the right ingredients—in fact, you may already have some of them stocked in your pantry. Most recipes call for anchovies, but we subbed in Wild Planet Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Sustainably caught in the Pacific Ocean and lightly smoked, they add ...
Ghee Roasted Chicken Recipe
[schema description]If your favorite part of oven-roasted chicken is the crisp, golden-brown skin, this recipe is for you! The secret: rich and savory ghee, which lends depth of flavor to the skin and hearty root vegetables beneath. We recommend bone-in chicken breasts, because they retain their moisture better than the boneless version. But, like all ...
What’s So Great About Coconut Oil? It’s All in This 68-Second Video
A mainstay of the healthy food scene, coconut oil has, in large part, risen to fame for its culinary versatility. It contains medium-chain triglycerides, which have been known to improve energy and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It’s flavor is subtly sweet and tropical, but not overpowering, making it perfect for sweet baked goods, smoothies, and ...
Mason Jar Tom Yum Soup Recipe
[schema description]Our “instant” version of classic Thai tom yum soup hits all the spicy, sour notes of the original recipe—and it’s ready in minutes. As portable lunches go, it’s hard to top. Just prep a few jars ahead of time, then add in hot water when you’re ready to eat. The zucchini noodles and sliced veggies cook ...
Green Bean and Hazelnut Salad Recipe
[schema description]As summer veggies go, fresh-steamed green beans with a sprinkle of salt are hard to beat. But this amped up version is worth a try—cook the beans until crisp-tender and toss with a nutty walnut oil vinaigrette, creamy ricotta, and toasted hazelnuts. The different flavors, textures, and colors come together beautifully![/schema]
Herbed Potato Salad Recipe
[schema description]Potato salad all too often ends up being heavy on the mayonnaise, light on the flavor. Not so with this recipe—fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and yellow mustard add enough bold flavor to hold up to a rack of ribs or charred vegetables.[/schema]
Garlic-Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
[schema description]Roasting Brussels sprouts in garlic-infused ghee locks in tons of flavor right from the get–go. Once they come out of the oven, add lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and chopped dates—a perfect blend of tart, salty, and sweet. [/schema]
Coconut Creamed Spinach With Eggs Recipe
[schema description]Baking might just be the perfect way to prepare eggs. A little fancier than scrambled, but easier to pull off than poached, baked eggs come out just right: runny golden yolks surrounded by firm whites. Nestled into a skillet full of dairy-free coconut creamed spinach, they’re all but irresistible—either for a Sunday brunch or a ...
Japanese-Inspired Avocado Toast Recipe
[schema description]Satisfying and creamy with just enough crunch, avocado toast has become a favorite breakfast of Instagram foodies and healthy eaters alike. Here’s how to spice up the basic recipe with traditional Japanese flavors—coconut aminos, sesame seeds, and toasted nori. [/schema]
Roasted Broccolini With Nori Salt Recipe
[schema description]Transforming green veggies into something crave-worthy is as easy as throwing them in the oven to roast. This method works especially well with broccolini, which is a bit milder in flavor than regular broccoli—the tops crisp up and the stalks get tender. Here, traditional Japanese flavors of coconut aminos, nori, and sesame take the dish up a notch.[/schema]
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries With Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe
[schema description]Sugar and spice and everything nice—that’s the secret to our take on sweet potato fries. Cumin and cayenne add just enough heat to bring out the natural sweetness of the potatoes—a little coconut sugar sprinkled on top adds even more complexity. Dunk them in zesty Primal Kitchen Chipotle-Lime Mayonnaise for even more zing. [/schema]
Brown Rice and Salmon Salad Recipe
[schema description]Got some leftover brown rice from last night’s dinner? Use it as the base for this Japanese-inspired salad with salmon, edamame, and a rice vinegar dressing. Hearty and satisfying, it makes a wonderful desk lunch or light dinner.[/schema]
62 Easy Gluten-Free Recipes
For a baker, the words “going gluten-free” must sound like torture. No more crusty, chewy loaves of sourdough? No more buttery croissants to enjoy with a cappuccino? It’s enough to crush the dreams of home cooks, too. You’re probably thinking—for the love of all things holy, don’t take away the pasta!
Thai Red Curry With Green Veggies Recipe
[schema description]Wave away those cravings for thick, chewy pad thai and fettuccine alfredo—there’s a low-carb option that’s even better. Our fettuccine Wonder Noodles drink up the flavorful sauce and clock in at just 10 calories per serving (really!). Try them tossed in classic marinara sauce, topped with a simple pesto, or in this fiery Thai red curry ...
Sriracha Salmon Tacos With Mango Salsa Recipe
[schema description]Spicy enough to fit on the menu of any taqueria, yet mild enough to appeal to even non-adventurous eaters, these sriracha salmon tacos are bound to become a favorite. A garlic-chile marinade brings the heat, while fresh mango-avocado salsa has just enough sweetness to cool down the tastebuds. And they come together in just 25 minutes! [/schema]
Red Lentil Soup Recipe
[schema description]When making purées at home, the blender really is your best friend. Take this red lentil soup, for example. After sautéing onion, garlic, lentils, and carrots with plenty of spices, the whole thing gets blitzed until it reaches a velvety smooth consistency.[/schema]
Crispy Tofu With Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce Recipe
[schema description]Tofu isn’t just for vegetarian stir-fry—when baked with a little sesame oil, it transforms into a surprisingly addictive, crunchy appetizer. Serve ’em with a sweet and savory sesame-ginger dipping sauce for an Asian-inspired hors d’oeuvre your guests won’t soon forget. [/schema]
Kitchen Hack: The Only Salad Dressing Recipe You’ll Ever Need
On its own, a plate of arugula is just lettuce. But dressed with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, it transforms into something truly special.
Roasted Salmon and Cauliflower Rice Bowl Recipe
[schema description]Mild in flavor and color, cauliflower makes an ideal substitute for rice in grain-free cooking. Here, we’re using it as a base for a roasted salmon and sautéed veggies, and amping the flavor up with traditional Middle Eastern spices. [/schema]