Back-to-Busy Meal Plan: Teriyaki Tuna Fried Rice + Leftover Tuna & Ranch Sandwiches
Note: The Back-to-Busy Meal Plan includes five days of dinners, as well as five next-day lunch recipes that use up leftovers from the night before. Make sure to read both recipes ahead of time to avoid throwing away essential ingredients. Fried rice may be a takeout favorite, but it’s not always the most nutritionally dense ...
Back-to-Busy Meal Plan: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a meal prep classic: they’re endlessly customizable, don’t require any cooking, and can be easily batch-prepped to feed the whole family. During your Sunday meal prep, throw together a batch of these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats for single-serving breakfasts throughout the week. Yield: 8 servingsActive Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: Overnight Ingredients: 1 ...
Back-to-Busy Meal Plan: Apricot & Nectarine Baked Yogurt Bars
Instead of reaching for the usual sugary yogurts and granola bars, meal prep these fruit-filled baked yogurt bars for the week’s breakfasts. Greek yogurt is baked right into each bar, so kids can get a healthy dose of protein and probiotics on the go. Yield: 12 squaresActive Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 3 ...
Back-to-Busy Meal Plan: Baked Gruyere & Veggie Egg Cups
These egg cups are like mini omelets that you (and your little ones) can take on the go — whether that’s in the car, on the school bus, or in a lunch box. Prep a batch on Sunday for a stress-free source of protein and veggies throughout the week. Yield: 12 cupsActive Time: 8 minutesTotal ...
Back-to-Busy Meal Plan: Sunday Meal Prep Instructions
Ready to make family meal time easier — even during life’s busiest seasons? If you’re committed to trying our Back-to-Busy meal plan (and you’ve already stocked up on all the essential ingredients), here’s what you’ll need to do to prep for a week of stress-free meals. Back-to-Busy Meal Plan Sunday Meal Prep Instructions Total Time: ...
Thrive Market’s 2025 Back-to-Busy Meal Plan (Shopping List Included!)
Between early mornings, after-school activities, and work commitments, back-to-school season can make planning mealtimes a challenge. That’s where our Back-to-Busy Meal Plan comes in. Designed with busy families in mind, this plan includes: To make things even easier, we’ve prepared a thoughtfully curated shopping list available at Thrive Market so your pantry and fridge will ...
Deliciously Ella’s Kid-Friendly 15-Minute Veggie Fried Rice with Sesame Tofu
This recipe is part of our recipe series with Deliciously Ella. Try her Super Veggies with Lemony Butter Bean Mash Recipe, Family Veggie Stew, or browse all the recipes here. Back-to-school season doesn’t have to mean the same old midweek meals. Quick, colorful and nourishing, this speedy fried rice from Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella ...
Nutritionist Cynthia Sass’s Tips for Eating for Energy (Plus 3 Days of Meal Ideas)
When you’re running low on energy, what’s the first thing you reach for? If you’re like many, it may be a cup of coffee, a matcha, or even an energy drink. According to Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RDN, CSSD, you may want to adjust your diet if you find that you’re often feeling tired, sluggish, ...
Make This Family-Friendly Lasagna From Monroe Alvarez’s “The Kids Table”
For more picky eater-approved recipes from “The Kids Table”, try these Easy Peasy Banana Muffins. Have you ever wondered how other families actually feed their picky toddlers? The question may pass through your mind when you’re watching your child throw their dinner all over the kitchen floor, or maybe as they turn their nose up ...
What Are Your Health Goals? 5 Tips From the Experts
Setting health goals can feel overwhelming, especially with so much advice out there. But sometimes, the most meaningful changes come from small, sustainable habits — like drinking more water, moving your body in ways that feel good, or adding a few extra vegetables to your plate. Whether you’re focused on sleeping better, having more energy, ...
Easy, Kid-Friendly Breakfast Recipe: No-Bake Breakfast Bars Two Ways
For another easy, kid-friendly recipe idea, check out these Low-Sugar Apple Oat Muffins. Want a kid-friendly breakfast idea that the kids can actually help make? These No-Bake Breakfast Bars are just the thing! With filling, nutrient-dense ingredients and no oven required, these crunchy, dense, and delicious bars are great for meal prepping with the kiddos. ...
Salmon Cooking Tips + 9 Recipes You’ll Love
Salmon is one of those ingredients that feels a little fancy but is surprisingly easy to master at home. Whether you’re searing it in a skillet, roasting it in the oven, or flaking it into a salad, salmon brings plenty of versatility to the table. It’s also a weeknight hero—quick-cooking with ample protein, and easy ...
What Are the Best Foods to Eat for Better Sleep? We Asked a Nutritionist
Some nights you may fall asleep the minute your head hits the pillow; others, you may toss and turn for hours. What gives? According to Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RDN, CSSD, your diet has a lot to do with your quality of sleep. Sass is a performance nutrition and wellness consultant who has worked with ...
Easy, Kid-Friendly Breakfast Recipes: Low-Sugar Apple Oat Muffins
For another easy, kid-friendly recipe idea, check out these No-Bake Breakfast Bars Two Ways. What’s more filling than cereal, as convenient as a breakfast bar, and still totally kid-approved? These Low-Sugar Apple Oat Muffins! With real rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce for flavor, and maple syrup instead of added sugar, these muffins check all the boxes ...
For Milca, A Nurse, Mother & Thrive Gives Member, Healthy Eating is Part of the Family Legacy
If you’re a family in financial need—including teachers, nurses, first responders, students, veterans, and EBT cardholders—you qualify for a free one-year membership through Thrive Gives. With it, you’ll get access to member-only benefits from Thrive Market. Nurses work long hours — but so do mothers. For Milca, a dialysis nurse raising three children in Houston, ...
Watermelon and Lime Frozen Margarita Recipe
There’s something timeless about a well-made margarita. With just a few ingredients—tequila, lime juice, and a natural sweetener—you can shake up a cocktail that’s crisp, bright, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re hosting friends, relaxing on the weekend, or looking to explore new flavors, learning how to make a margarita at home puts you in control ...
These Are the Best Supplements for Healthy Aging, According to Thorne’s Medical Affairs Experts
Healthy aging starts with daily habits — and for many, that includes smart, supportive supplementation. While there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for healthy aging, science continues to uncover promising ways to help support the body and mind through every decade. To help shed light on the most well-researched options, we turned to Dr. Jennifer Greer (ND, ...
Easy, Homemade Muffin Recipes
Muffins: The Perfect Make Ahead Breakfast or Snack Muffins are more than just a sweet treat—they’re a versatile, healthy make ahead breakfast and snack option that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles. Whether you’re fueling yourself for a long day at work, packing lunches for school, or looking for an easy grab-and-go option for your kids, ...
Most Popular Vegan Foods: From Cheese, to Waffles!
Vegan eating has never been more exciting, approachable, or delicious, and the rise of plant-based alternatives means everyone—from longtime vegans to curious omnivores—can enjoy meals that are kinder to animals and the planet. From creamy, melty cheeses to indulgent desserts, convenient pantry staples, and hearty breakfast options like waffles, today’s vegan foods offer flavors and ...
The Ultimate Guide to the Mediterranean Diet—Meal Plans, Recipes, and Tips
If you’ve ever dreamed of eating like you’re on vacation in Greece or Italy—loads of veggies, drizzles of olive oil, crusty bread, and maybe a glass of red wine—you’re already on your way to understanding the Mediterranean diet. It’s not a trendy cleanse or a strict plan, but more of a feel-good, flavorful way of ...
Potato Salad Season Is Here—3 Easy Recipes + Cooking Tips
Potato salad is the star of the season. It shows up at backyard barbecues, picnics, and potlucks—usually in a giant bowl that somehow always ends up empty by the end of the day. Creamy, tangy, and endlessly customizable, it’s a comfort food with serious staying power. But how did potato salad become such a staple, ...
Make Carbone Fine Food Chef Scott Brown’s Spicy Shrimp Linguini with Chili Crisp
If you can’t make it to New York City for Carbone’s Internet-famous rigatoni with spicy vodka sauce, Chef Scott Brown wants to make sure you can get as close as possible in your own kitchen. The restaurant’s namesake line of jarred sauces — including the spicy vodka sauce — are a revelation in home cooking. ...
7 Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles for Stress-Free Mornings
Busy mornings don’t have to mean skipping the most important meal of the day. Make-ahead breakfast casseroles are a simple solution for fueling your family (or yourself!) with hearty, nutrient-packed meals you can prep in advance. Just assemble the night before, pop in the oven the next morning, and enjoy a warm, comforting breakfast with ...
Detox Miso Ramen Soup Recipe
Warm up from the inside-out with a nourishing bowl of miso soup. The combination of tender, gluten-free soba noodles, fresh vegetables, and mushroom broth is both savory and light—perfect for a cozy night in. Detox Miso Ramen Soup Yield: [schema recipeYield]2 servings[/schema] Active Time: [schema prepTime content=”PT10M”]10 minutes[/schema] Total Time: [schema totalTime content=”PT30M”]30 minutes[/schema] Ingredients ...