Our standards — the highest in the industry — set a new bar for quality. Before adding a product to our virtual shelves, we look at five key areas to determine if it’s Thrive Market Approved: Trusted Ingredients, Ethical Sourcing, Planet Positive, On a Mission, and Tasted & Tested. From restricting 1,000+ ingredients across categories ...
Not so long ago, many people feared eating fats. “Healthy fats” weren’t yet a coveted nutritional powerhouse — and in fact, you’d be more likely to seek out “low-fat” and even “fat-free” labels on foods in an effort to eat well. Today, we know that fats are essential for optimal health, and in the wide ...
It’s more difficult to grasp the importance of sustainable sourcing in seafood than it is in other food industries. For many, the ocean seems vast, limitless, and very far away from their kitchens. It may feel impossible to deplete the ocean’s fish populations, but in reality, unsustainable practices in the commercial fishing industry have led ...
In Bill Carvalho’s home, there’s a no-kill policy for spiders. Creepy-crawly creatures are captured and released outside. “We don’t kill stuff,” he says definitively. “Unless we’re going to eat it.”
Succulent scallops basted with fragrant garlic butter. Delicate slices of seared tuna with vibrant pink centers. A seafood spread can certainly impress…but how did that fish find its way to your plate? If you don’t know, you may be inadvertently supporting fishing practices that deplete oceans, damage ecosystems, and promote unethical labor practices.
Are you the kind of person who loves ordering scallops from a restaurant menu, but rarely cooks them at home? We’ve been there. Scallops can seem like an extra-special dish that’s reserved for nice dinners out—but they’re far too tasbrty to eat only on rare occasions. Plus, this shellfish is quick cooking and the perfect ...
[schema description]Give your favorite feline a treat she’ll love, featuring a new product from pet brand I and Love and You. While this meal enhancer is intended to be sprinkled on top of kibble, we love this tasty spin that turns it into a snack using pantry ingredients like tuna and oats. [/schema]
Want to know a secret ingredient that’s paleo-approved, Whole30-friendly, nutritious (hello, protein and omega-3s), and keeps in the pantry indefinitely? Sardines! These tiny fish are small, but offer big potential in the kitchen. Want to know how to serve sardines? Here we will explain 2 ways to eat them! What are Sardines? Sardines are small, ...
It’s already been a year since our Meat & Seafood program launched, and even though we’re offering more cuts (34 options, as opposed to 23) and more box bundles (29, up from 11), one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to offering the most sustainable and ethical meat and seafood choices possible.
Did you know that a can of high-quality fish can easily elevate your meal, reduce your prep time, and help you stretch your grocery budget? And if you think we’re just talking tuna, there’s a lot more to canned fish than the chicken of the sea. (Nothing against tuna—we love it!—but don’t overlook less popular ...
[schema description]Flaky salmon makes an elegant lunch or dinner any day of the week. This recipe infuses garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley in a pan sauce that’s drizzled over golden fillets. Pair the bright citrus flavors with a refreshing white or light-bodied red wine to help cut through the fatty fish. [/schema]
Do you know where your fish comes from? If you’re passionate about supporting sustainable food systems, the sea is the next frontier, and Wild Planet is one of the companies pioneering practices that will help keep the fishing ecosystem healthy for years to come. There’s a lot to learn about what goes on behind the ...
[schema description]It’s time for a summer fish fry! A piece of flaky cod coated in a silky beer-batter then fried to golden perfection is the perfect meal to cap off a day at the beach. Dunk each fillet in creamy, pickle-spiked tartar sauce and serve crunchy coleslaw alongside to make it a meal. [/schema]
[schema description]Although the Shrimp Louie salad has murky origins—it’s believed to have been invented in San Francisco in the early 1900s—it’s clear this classic dish has staying power. For our version, we give shrimp the smoky treatment with paprika, pepper, salt, and a coating of Sir Kensington’s Special Sauce. Artfully arranged on a bed of ...
This recipe appears in the Thrive Market cookbook, Healthy Living Made Easy. Get your copy here, and find the ingredients in this shopping list. [schema description]It’s time for tuna to exit stage left because there’s a new star hitting the stage! To make this elegant (and easy!) lunch you’ll need a can of wild Alaskan ...
[schema description]This umami broth with a peppery kick has such a depth of flavor that you’d never guess it takes less than half an hour to come together. If you’d like to keep things strictly Paleo, make sure to choose coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.[/schema]
In a casserole, in a melt, in a nicoise salad—canned tuna has long been staple in no-fuss cuisine. It’s easy, affordable protein, after all. But worries about mercury and contamination have turned this onetime lunch favorite into a culinary villain.
Are you a bacon-craving vegan—or even an omnivore who feels just a little bit guilty about chowing down on a high-fat meat packed with nitrates?
This Paleo-friendly recipe is a fun way to experiment with making sushi at home.
Refreshing and crisp, this salad makes use of the whole lemon to add brightness and contrast to the richness of sardines.
This Mediterranean pasta uses the salty brightness of capers, green olives, and citrus to elevate sardines into a a quick, elegant springtime meal in under 30 minutes.
What does the word seaweed make you think of? If your answer is slimy, swirling kelp in a bay, think again. Sea vegetables can add a delicious and super nutritious punch to plenty of your favorite dishes.