Join Thrive as we transform how America gets better nutrition through two of our most beloved foods, real ice cream and creamy gelato. These nutritionally enhanced treats are changing menus and lives in hospitals, senior living facilities, university and professional athletics programs, and those who prefer better, cleaner, more nutritious foods! You’ll get nothing but the real scoop from us!
Many years ago when my grandmother was in a nursing home recovering from a broken hip, she had a special request one night after dinner. Could she have some ice cream? Her caregiver graciously got her some chocolate ice cream. That was grandma’s last night on earth. She left us after enjoying a simple gift (continued…)
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My 82-year-old mother had been sick for weeks. She thought she’d get better on her own, but when she finally went to the doctor, she learned she had double pneumonia. This was not good news. Mom had pneumonia a few years back, which landed her in the hospital. This new round was taking a toll; (continued…)
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We at Thrive Ice Cream believe in our product with all of our hearts, but when we got an email from Sue in Kansas, we were astonished and a bit emotional when we saw her comment: “A month ago, I was planning mom’s funeral. Now I’m planning her 98th birthday.” Wow! Just wow! Turns out (continued…)
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a family member who was diagnosed with a rare cancer in his digestive system. In a very short time, he lost over 40 pounds. He was so sick, so weak and so skinny, there was no way he could undergo chemotherapy after the surgery to remove the (continued…)
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For weeks, Dr. Carol Ireton-Jones had wracked her brain on how to get an 88-year-old friend eating again. Like many elderly adults, the friend had a poor appetite and was very frail, losing weight and becoming malnourished. The friend’s daughter and Carol, the founder of Good Nutrition for Good Living, a nutritional consulting firm in (continued…)
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The last thing most of us would forget to do is eat. Eating is social time, family time, and a time to enjoy our favorite foods. But for those with Alzheimer’s disease, forgetting to eat is normal. As cognitive function declines, those with dementia forget to eat and how to use spoons and forks. They (continued…)
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Cancer has been on our minds at Thrive Ice Cream recently as one of our team members has a brother with a rare cancer, causing him to lose more than 40 pounds in two months. Fortunately, his cancer can be successfully treated, but he still needs to regain his weight and strength to undergo treatment. (continued…)
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If you’re suffering through the winter doldrums, maybe you need a dose of vitamin D. People often get their D from sunshine, but unless you live in Florida, Arizona or Hawaii, vitamin D might be in short supply. And this is one vitamin you shouldn’t skimp on as it delivers a powerful lineup of health (continued…)
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Yesterday’s issue of Food Dive was dedicated to the growing use of natural colors in food products. In fact, natural colors and clean foods have become “must haves” for many consumers. Food manufacturers have taken notice. Between 2009 and 2013, there’s been a 77 percent growth rate in new products using natural colors. The shift (continued…)
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With five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease, it is easy to accept dementia as a natural part of aging. That is, unless its your loved one or your resident/patient struggling with Alzheimer’s. Then dementia can be a nightmare as the individual loses the ability to perform simple tasks of daily life. That includes eating. (continued…)
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At weekend 10Ks and half-marathons across America, organizers always seem to hand out the same thing post race: bananas. They are seen as the perfect way to replenish the carbs, sodium, and potassium expended during a race. Recently, the team at Thrive Ice Cream asked an interesting question: What if they started handing out chocolate (continued…)
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In 2015, Thrive Ice Cream commissioned a study with Lisa Trone, RDN, LD/N, of Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc., to evaluate the effects of Thrive on preventing involuntary weight loss in high-risk geriatric patients age 75 or more. Thrive went head-to-head with Medpass 2.0 and Magic Cup. At the conclusion of the 12-week study, participants on Thrive (continued…)
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