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Healthy Eating

Thrive Carolinas / Healthy Eating (Page 16)

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

Satisfy your salad cravings with this Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad. This easy salad comes together in minutes, and everyone will love the flavors within it. This recipe has all the grilled corn flavor in a bowl of greens and veggies with chicken. Thanks to our friends Inside BruCrew Life for sharing this healthy dinner recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 6, Time: 15 minutes) 4 -5 cups salad greens 2-3 grilled chicken breasts, cut up 2 ears grilled corn, cut off the cob. (Make sure you soak the corn in the husks for at least 15 minutes before you put them on a hot grill because you do not want them to burn. Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, rotating sides.) ½ cup diced red onion 1 ½...

Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs

These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs are full of flavor, and is very easy to make using a grill or oven. They are so tender, juicy, and flavorful, making a quick and delicious dinner! Thanks to our friends Delicious Meets Healthy for sharing this tasty recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 10 skewers, Calories: 228, Time: 55 minutes) Chicken Kebabs: 3 chicken fillets cut in 1-inch cubes 2 red bell peppers 2 green bell peppers 1 red onion Chicken Kebab Marinade: 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil divided Juice of 1 lemon divided 6 cloves of garlic, chopped divided 2 teaspoons paprika divided 2 teaspoons thyme divided 4 teaspoons oregano divided 4 teaspoons salt divided 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper divided   Directions: Marinade: Mix ½ of all ingredients for the marinade in small bowl....

Chopped Salad with Tuna

This Chopped Salad with Tuna is a fast and healthy lunch to make, that you can easily customize as your own! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy-to-make recipe.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 279) Salad: 1 can (12 ounces) wild caught tuna, drained and separated 1 cup cucumber, chopped 1 cup chopped tomato 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped radishes 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce Dressing: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice 4 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt   Directions: In a large bowl, mix together tuna, cucumber, tomato, avocado, celery, radishes and lettuce. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chopped-Salad-with-Tuna.pdf" text="Download...

Almond Cocoa Smoothie Detox

This delicious smoothie is quick and easy to make, and it’s a great alternative to smoothies with loads of sugar in them! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty Almond Cocoa Smoothie Detox! Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 254) 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop vegan protein powder* 1 small avocado 1 tablespoon cocoa powder: 1 teaspoon almond extract ½ cup ice cubes Stevia, to taste (optional) 1-2 cups loosely packed chopped kale Note: *Soy-free. Typical varieties include rice, pea, hemp. Should be sweetened with stevia or unsweetened altogether. 1 scoop should be = to 17g protein. Directions: Put all ingredients in a blender in the other listed. Blend all ingredients together in a blender starting on low speed and working up...

Motivational Monday | The importance and benefits of Green Tea

Spring has sprung and we're talking with Dr. Palermo about the importance and benefits of Green Tea on this Motivational Monday. [embed]https://vimeo.com/324883852[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch up on Monday Motivation Videos" ]  [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]...

Breakfast Cookies

Start your morning off right with these satisfying breakfast cookies combining some of our Thrive favorites – Hu Chocolate and Locally Buzzed Honey. Heart-healthy and Elimination diet approved too!   Ingredients: 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax seeds in 3 tablespoons water) ¼ cup Local Buzzed Honey ½ cup almond butter 1 ¾ cup gluten free muesli ½ cup almond flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup dried tart cherries or currants 1 Hu Chocolate bar broken into small morsel sized pieces   Directions: Combine flax egg, hone, almond butter in a mixer. Add muesli, almond flour and cinnamon and mix well. Fold in dried fruit and chocolate pieces. Use a cookie scoop or an ice cream scooper to develop ball. Bake in the oven at 350° for 12-15...

Baked Salmon with Dill

  This Baked Salmon and Dill recipe is an easy and refreshing option for a healthy dinner. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing.   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 205) 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each) 4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Other optional ingredients: 2 lemons, sliced 2 small potatoes, very thinly sliced using a mandolin   Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or oil the pan. Add salmon to the pan. Mix together olive oil, dill, salt and pepper, and brush over salmon. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes. [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Baked-Salmon-and-Dill.pdf" text="Download Printable Recipe" ]...

Baked Chicken with Cabbage, Carrots, and Onions

This Baked Chicken with Cabbage, Carrots, and Onions dish can be made year-round and makes for a really great “make ahead” dinner! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 440) 4 chicken breast halves (bone-in, skin-on) 1 head cabbage, chopped 1 large onion, cut into eighths 1 pound bag of baby carrots 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely minced (2-3 teaspoons) 1 head garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled (or 4-5 teaspoons minced garlic) 1 lemon, quartered ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar   Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. To a 12 x 16-inch glass dish or roasting pan, add chicken, cabbage, onion, and...

5 Minute Cheesy Zoodles

These 5 Minute Cheesy Zoodles are quick and easy to make for lunches, snacks, or sides! If you haven’t had zoodles, they are noodles made with zucchini. You can also add chicken to this recipe if you would like to make it a complete meal! This recipe can also be made in a pan on your stovetop, just cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Thanks to our friends at Dashing Dish for sharing this tasty recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 2, Calories: 124, Time: 5-10 minutes) 3 medium zucchinis ½ lemon, juiced (about 1 ½ tablespoons) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon pepper 1-pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese (or grated)   Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper...

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