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Author: Thrive Carolinas

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Kale Salad with Squash

This simple yet flavorful Kale Salad with Squash combines the robust taste of kale with the subtle sweetness of squash, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It's a fresh and nutritious addition to any meal, effortlessly bringing wholesome goodness to your table. Ingredients: Dressing: 2 TBL balsamic or vinegar 1 garlic clove minced 1 tsp Dijon 2 tsp maple syrup 1/4 olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Salad: 1 winter squash- butternut, delicate, acorn, cut into cubes 2 shallots into 1/2” wedges 1 TBL minced rosemary 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper 2 cups cubed whole-grain sourdough bread 4 cups sliced laminate kale 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 2 stalks celery sliced and sliced celery leaves Directions: Heat oven to 400 On a baking sheet,...

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Thrive Original Amaretti Cookies

Published 12/11/23 Updated 4/1/26 There’s a reason amaretti cookies remain a timeless favorite. With their crisp exterior, chewy center, and rich almond flavor, they feel elegant without being complicated. This Thrive original version keeps the ingredient list simple while delivering the kind of homemade holiday cookie people come back to year after year. Bright lemon zest lifts the sweetness, almond extract deepens the flavor, and almond flour keeps these cookies naturally gluten-free. Whether you’re baking for a gathering, packaging treats for gifting, or simply keeping something special on hand with coffee or tea, these cookies fit beautifully into the season. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups almond meal or almond flour 1 cup organic sugar Zest of 1 lemon 3 egg whites 1 teaspoon almond extract Extra sugar for rolling Directions Preheat oven to...

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...

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