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Thrive Original Amaretti Cookies

Enjoy the simplicity and rich almond flavor of our Thrive Original Amaretti Cookies. These homemade delights offer a chewy texture and a perfect touch of sweetness. Give them a try for the Holidays! Ingredients: 2 ½ cups almond meal or flour 1 cup organic sugar Zest of one lemon 3 egg whites 1 t almond extract Extra sugar for rolling Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking pan with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk almond four and sugar together. Add grated lemon zest and whisk together. Set aside. In a separate bowl, add egg whites and whisk until form soft peaks. Whisk in almond extract. Incorporate the egg whites into the almond mixture. Use a small ice cream scoop (or cookie dough...

Motivation: Staying Active in the Summer Months

In today’s Motivation, Dr. Fletcher talks about staying active this summer. We want to encourage you to get out of the beach chair, put down those electronic devices, and go hiking or explore those vacation spots. Summer is also a great time to try a new activity! We’d love to know how you’ve stayed active this summer! Comment below or on our Instagram Profile!   ...

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Healthy Non-Dairy Queso

Dive into a guilt-free delight with our Non-Dairy Queso recipe. This creamy, plant-based dip offers rich flavors without the dairy, perfect for both taste and health-conscious snackers. Ingredients: 3 Medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 Cups raw cashews soaked for 2 hours minimum and up to 8 hours, drained and separated into 3/4 cup and 1 1/4 cups 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, and 1 medium tomato chopped, or 1 can of drained Rotel 2/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1 Tbls onion powder 1 Tbls garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chipotle chili powder or chili powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika Direction: Boil carrots for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and...

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Motivation: Summer Sleep Schedule

In this Motivation, Dr. Palermo talks about sticking to your regular sleep schedule this summer. With a relaxed schedule, sometimes we fall into the pattern of going to bed later and then sleeping later. This can make it harder to return to a normal schedule in the fall. Learn more in today’s Motivation and work on that sleep routine! ...

Summer Simplified – Dips For Your Hips

Chips Dips and What You Put in Your Lips Will Blow Up Your Hips With relaxed days and late nights, we often want simple meals around an eased schedule. This can make us less likely to want to cook and more likely to want to graze or get takeout or even worse. Experts say weight gain is more common in the summer because of food choices, alcohol, and abundant social gatherings. Dips and sauces are an important place to intervene. To keep you on track, we have collected some of our Thrive favorites to keep you mindful.   DIPS Spinach and Avocado Dip This dip is packed with medicine but low in calories. Use it as a dip with vegetables or as a topping for chicken or fish. 5...

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Summer Simplified: Optimizing Sleep

We have finally reached the dog days of summer. School is out, and the schedules are much less complicated and rigid, but it is important we do not become too relaxed. Sometimes letting down our guard completely and moving to a vacation attitude, we lose track of the lifestyle factors that can maintain health only to find we need a complete reboot in September. Eating is simple and easy, yet sometimes ease can be associated with more calories through excess alcohol, snacks, and treats. Though schedules may be relaxed, this loss of structure, along with travel, can allow unhealthy habits to creep in and persist into the fall. The goal is to keep you on your healthiest track without complicating your summer relaxation goals. Summer needs to be...

Salmon with Blueberry Mango Salsa 

Pairing the salmon with the fruit salsa takes it to a higher level. You can use any fish in place of the salmon. The salsa adds flavor and powerful antioxidants.  Ingredients: ½ cup blueberries 1 tsp olive oil 1/3 cup peeled, diced mango Salmon filets 3 oz 2 T minced red onion Sea salt and black pepper for salmon 2 T minced red pepper 2 T chopped fresh cilantro 1 T lime juice ½ t minced jalapeno pepper 1 t honey ¼ t sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients except salmon and olive oil in a bowl. Keep in the fridge and allow to sit at least 20 minutes. It can be made a day ahead as well. Season salmon with olive oil and salt...

Creamy Basil Dressing

This Creamy Basil Dressing is great on salads and summer veggies! Ingredients: 1c cashews, raw and unsalted (water for soaking cashews) 1/2 cup oat milk (can sub other unsweetened plant milk) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 T lemon juice 1/2 T onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp salt Instructions: Cover the cashews with hot water and soak for 30min  Discard the soaking water (cashews can also soak overnight). Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor -- drained cashews, milk, oil, spices, basil leaves, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Blend on high for about 3 minutes until everything is creamy and smooth.  (You can add a little extra milk or olive...

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