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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 12)

Simple Almond Milk Recipe

  Almond milk is delicious and entirely customizable! This simple recipe is perfect for cereal, baking, and drinking straight alongside baked goods. Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing   Ingredients: (Servings: 3, Calories: 60) ½ cup raw almonds 4 cup purified water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional) Pinch of sea salt Directions: Soak almonds and 1 cup purified water in a blender, at room temperature, for about 6 hours. After the almonds have soaked and using a strainer, drain off water and rinse well under running water. Add almonds back to blender with 3 cups purified water, maple syrup (optional), and sea salt. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes. Strain with cheesecloth or strainer with fine holes, and pour into a container, squeezing...

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Lemon Drizzle

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. One whole cauliflower, cut into florets 2 T avocado oil 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper 1 t cumin 1 t turmeric 2 T nutritional yeast Place cauliflower florets in a large bowl and drizzle with avocado oil then mix well. Sprinkle spices and yeast over florets and mix well to combine. Roast cauliflower in the oven for 15--20 minutes until brown. Serve drizzled with Tahini Lemon Sauce. Lemon Tahini Sauce ·         2 T tahini ·         2 T olive oil ·         2 T fresh lemon juice ·         2 T warm water ·         2 garlic cloves ·         ½ t honey (optional) Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Drizzle over roasted meat, seafood and vegetables or drizzle over a bowl of brown rice, beans, and roasted vegetables. This recipe makes a cup so you will have extras...

Sardinia Minestrone

This recipe is packed with all of the good stuff and a hearty dinner. Make sure to pack some for lunch the following day. One can garbanzo beans, organic BPA free, drained and rinsed 1 can cannellini beans, organic BPA free, drained and rinsed 3 T extra virgin olive oil / 4 T olive oil for topping 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (about ½ cup) [Can chop all vegetables in a food processor to save time] 4 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz can finely diced tomatoes 1 cup tomato sauce 1 broccoli stalk, peeled and chopped, and one fennel bulb chopped ( optional ) ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley...

Black Bean Couscous Salad

Ingredients 1¼ cups chicken broth 1 cup uncooked couscous 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 limes, juiced and zested 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 4-5 scallions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 cup frozen fire-roasted corn kernels, thawed 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans, drained salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional additions: 1/2 cup feta cheese, kalamata olives, and/or chikpeas Directions While chopping the onion, herbs, and pepper, bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan and stir in couscous. Remove pot from the heat and cover and let stand. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and lime zest in a large bowl. Add and toss red pepper, black beans, cilantro, scallions, and fire-roasted corn. Season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, fluff couscous to break...

Lentil Vegetable Soup

This soup is packed with a hearty punch of flavors and made us full after eating a serving. Substitute Chicken Stock for Vegetable Stock for a vegetarian option. Ingredients: 1 pound French green lentils 4 cups yellow onions (3 large onions) 4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks) 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) ¼ cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks) 3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots) 3 quarts chicken stock ¼ cup tomato paste 2 Tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Feel free to add some of your yummiest veggies to make it your own, such as red...

Creamy Wild Mushroom and Thyme Pasta Sauce

Mushrooms are the definition of medicinal. Make sure you mix it up and use a variety of mushrooms to add to the depth and flavor this recipe provides. This recipe was a hit from the original Food as Medicine series. Ingredients 1 T EVOO ¼ c dry sherry 2 shallots, minced 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1 T fresh thyme ¾ c vegetable broth salt and pepper 2 cups baby spinach 1 lb of wild mushrooms mixture of shiitake, enoki, oyster, maitake, sliced in thin strips ½ cup cashew cream (see recipe below) Directions Sauté garlic and shallots in oil until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook on high for 5-8 minutes. Add stock and sherry and mix well. Add spinach and cook until wilted....

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Pasta Leggero

“Leggero” stands for light. This sauce is a perfect base for pasta or vegetable noodles on a night between parties and celebrations. When teamed up with a salad like our Kale Ceasar it provides a nutrient-dense meal packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants and will have your body forgiving you for the extra drinks and desserts you have consumed during the season. Ragu’ Leggero is the sauce teamed up with sausage or ground meat but this sauce is also great with shrimp and chicken. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 8 oz Rice or Gluten-Free Noodles 2 cups Roma tomatoes, sliced and halved 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable broth ¼ cup Italian parsley,...

Thriving Through the Holidays

The average American gains 5-10 lbs during the holiday season. This year it is especially a problem because many are carrying an extra 10-30 lbs of COVID weight. There are promises to get back on track and start anew in 2022 but we are challenging you to enjoy the season without completely giving up. Take the time to exercise. Take time out for yourself to reset. It is your holiday too. Enjoy yourself during celebrations and special events but reign it in. More importantly, do not let the busy season be an excuse to poorly eat every other night. As our gift to you, we are including some healthy options to consider so that you can stay on track. Your friends and family will thank you...

Thrive Sushi Bowl

This recipe was presented in the International cooking class that focused on foods from Japan. You can add organic imitation crab or salmon or tuna sashimi for an authentic sushi bowl. ½ cup spinach, tatsoi, bok choy or a mixture ½ cup shelled edamame, fresh or frozen and thawed ½ cup cooked brown rice ¼ cup shredded carrot ½ avocado 1 T dried nori flakes 1 T sesame seeds Drizzle plum vinegar Peanut Ginger Miso Dressing This dressing is great over salads as well as noodles and vegetables. ¼ cup peanut butter (can substitute cashew butter or almond butter) 1 T miso paste 1 t grated fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1 t lemon juice ½ cup water Directions For the dressing combine all ingredients in a high-speed...

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