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In The Kitchen

Thrive Carolinas / In The Kitchen (Page 13)

Secrets to Winter Health and Energy

SECRETS TO WINTER HEALTH AND ENERGY Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture and Qi Gong practices believe that human beings should live in harmony with their environment and seasons.  Each season represents an “element” and we have specific ways to balance, restore, maintain and boost your immune system and create harmony in this time of the year.  These treatments and dietary recommendations can help ward off the common cold, flu and help alleviate the blues and depression that can be called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) due to lack of sunshine and exposure.  Some of the best parts of acupuncture are its “side effects”.  These include stress reduction, increase energy and help with sleep disorders such as insomnia. TCM and the winter season: Everything in nature is both Yin and...

Chocolate Hummus

Don’t knock it ‘till you try it: CHOCOLATE HUMMUS ‼️ I’m obviously a little biased when I say that I think this recipe is better than the store-bought kind, but I seriously think it is! A sweet treat that’s packed with protein and fiber, and is super easy to make! Serve it with strawberries, graham crackers, pretzels, bananas, apple slices, Nilla wafers, etc.! Recipe courtesy of our friend Mindfully Murphy, please follow her for more great recipes! INGREDIENTS: 1 can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter or tahini 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup genuine maple syrup or honey 1/4 nut milk (I used almond) chocolate chips on top I also added monk fruit to make it sweeter! DIRECTIONS: Rinse the chickpeas in...

Carrot Top Pesto

If you are lucky enough to find local carrots with the tops still on don’t throw out the leaves. One of the things I like to make with the leaf tops is Carrot Top Pesto. It is easy, delicious, nutritious, and helps decrease food waste. My recipe uses walnuts for brain health and cancer protection, nutritional yeast for that wonderful umami flavor, and is delicious on pasta, sandwiches or even pizza. Recipe courtesy of our Friends at Pharmacy In Your Kitchen. Please follow them for more delicious recipes! Ingredients: 2 cups carrot tops, no stems, washed 1/2 cup basil leaves packed 1/3 cup walnuts 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper Directions: Place all the ingredients except the oil in a food...

Easy Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

These cinnamon apple overnight oats took about 60 seconds to throw together last night and kept us full all morning! Recipe courtesy of our friends (and former Thrive nurses) Lindsey & Rachael at eating.to.thrive Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp chia seeds + cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla topped 1 tsp chopped apple 1 tsp almond butter 1 tsp local honey Directions: Combine all ingredients and let them set overnight, open, and eat for a yummy breakfast treat!...

Eat Greens Every Day and Build an Internal Rainforest

  Have you ever gone through your week, and realized that you didn’t eat any greens? I used to do this and then would crowd in a salad here or there thinking that was enough. But was it enough?  NO!  We should be eating greens EVERY day, with EVERY meal.  Sounds strict, and I know a plate of greens isn’t as much fun to eat as a plate of French fries.  Let’s move past what our taste buds want and move forward to what our bodies need as a WHOLE. We need greens.  Greens help build your internal rainforest and strengthen the blood and respiratory system.  They act as a systemic purification, or detoxification, for our body, and help to balance our internal pH.  Dark, leafy greens are essential...

Cold Sesame Peanut Rice Noodles

Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup smooth, no sugar added peanut butter or almond butter 3 T gluten-free soy sauce or tamari 2 T toasted sesame oil 2T rice vinegar 3 T water 2 t coconut sugar 2 medium garlic cloves minced 1 T minced ginger 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 package of soba or brown rice noodles ( 8 oz) 1⁄2 cup grated carrot or prepackaged shredded carrot 1⁄2 cup shredded red cabbage 3⁄4 cup cleaned snow peas 3⁄4 cup shelled edamame 1⁄2 fresh red pepper cut into thin strips 1 T sesame seeds toasted (can buy toasted or can easy do in 350 degree oven for 3-4 minutes. Watch so they do not burn 1 scallion cut up into small slices, separating out white...

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

This Baked Oat recipe from our friend Mindfully Murphy is a favorite around the kitchen. It has a hint of fall with it and perfect to try this weekend! INGREDIENTS: - 1/4 cup oats - 1/4 cup almond milk - tiny splash of vanilla extract - 2 tbsp shredded carrots - 1 tbsp shredded coconut - dash of sea salt - small shake of cinnamon - 1 tsp maple syrup - 1 egg white - small shake of nutmeg DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Mix all of the ingredients into a small oven-safe dish and stir. 3. Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until slightly brown on top. 4. Top with more coconut, nutmeg, or whatever you want and enjoy!! Makes 1 serving...

Carrot Hummus

Here is a carrot hummus recipe I made over the weekend. It was a win with my family and I want to share it with you! Ingredients 2 cups of baby carrots or 8-9 medium organic carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces and halved to make 2 cups. 1 BPA free can of chickpeas, water drained, and saved ¼ cup olive oil separated into approximate 1/8 cup portions 3 rounded tablespoons tahini 2-3 garlic cloves 1 T lemon juice 1 t cumin 1 t turmeric + additional to sprinkle on carrots prior to roasting 1 t miso paste ¼ cup chopped cilantro Salt and Pepper to taste Pumpkin seeds, roasted Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss carrot sticks with some of the olive oil (about ½...

WATERMELON PIZZA

If you are looking for a fun end-of-the-summer watermelon idea this is for you! Just like summer, seasonal watermelon will soon be gone so slice one in wedges, add some berries, stone fruit, and mint, and enjoy! Recipe Courtesy Pharmacy In Your Kitchen Ingredients Farm Fresh Watermelon Fresh Berries Fresh Fruit (stone fruit, oranges, green apples) Mint Salt / Sugar / Feta (optional) Directions Cut watermelon in wedge about 1' in width Add favorite berries, fruit to top of watermelon slices. Tear mint and sprinkle on top. Cut watermelon wedge into 6 pieces (like a pizza) and enjoy! Optional - some people like a touch of salt or sugar. We've found Feta cheese is a nice touch with the mint! Enjoy!  ...

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Dairy Free)

This Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is a delicious seasonal breakfast or snack that is packed with nutrients! It is dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and there is a nut-free option! Recipe Courtesy our Friend - Mary's Whole Life   Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 tbsp almond butter, sub sunflower butter for nut-free 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup dairy-free milk of choice 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon 1 scoop Collagen Peptides Instructions Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high for 30 seconds. Pour into a glass, garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy! [mkdf_button size="" type="" text="Download Printable Recipe" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://www.maryswholelife.com/wprm_print/4639" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] ...

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