10 Healthy Memorial Day Essentials (2025)
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The entire Just Thrive team chimed in to share their favorite healthy Memorial Day swaps that can make your holiday weekend guilt-free and fun.
1. Compostable Plates (by Repurpose)
Love the ease of single use plates for parties but hate the guilt that comes with all that plastic going into landfills? We've got you!
These plant-based plates are made with 100% renewable, compostable materials to make your life easy without harming the environment.
Plus, they're super durable. No tears, no leaks, just happy, well-fed party guests. So go ahead and pile them high — no judgements here!
2. LARQ Self-Cleaning Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Tired of wasteful, toxic plastic bottles that seem to always get slimy and gross? We are too which is why we love this self-cleaning water bottle by LARQ!
It makes you water crisp and clean, getting rid of bacteria in just 60 seconds with the push of a button! Plus, it continues to clean every 2 hours so your water is fresh all day long whether your at the beach, picnic, or backyard BBQ. AND it's double-wall vacuum insulated, so it keeps your water cold for 24 hours.
Trust us, all your friends are going to be asking where they can get one too.
3. Supergoop! PLAY SPF 30 Antioxidant Body Mist with Vitamin C
We love that this sunscreen has clean ingredients, goes on smooth, and doesn't leave you with a white sheen or oily residue!
On top of protecting against UVA and UVB rays, this oxybenzone- and octinoxate-free mist includes clean, antioxidant-rich vitamin C, green tea, and acai extracts that nourish and protect your skin.
AND, it's perfect for active summer days as it's both water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes. It can even be sprayed on wet skin and still be effective!
4. Primal Kitchen Organic Ketchup
What's a cookout without the ketchup?
We love everything from Primal Kitchen because condiments are usually full of fillers and artificial sweeteners, and this company is changing the game!
Their ketchup is organic, keto and paleo certified, non-GMO, and has no added sugar. Just REAL ingredients that you can pronounce and recognize.
By the way... they make all sorts of other party-ready essentials too including dressings, mayo, oils, sauces, and more. Check out the full shop here.
5. Natural Bug Repellant (by Bug Soother)
This bug repellant smells amazing (think vanilla and lemongrass), is completely DEET-free, leaves no oily-residue, and really keeps the bugs away. Plus, we LOVE that it's made in America by a family-owned business.
Best of all? It's gentle enough for kids and pets, so the whole family stays bite-free.
6. NATPAT Buzz Patch Mosquito Patch Stickers for Kids
If you can't get your kiddo to sit still long enough to apply bug spray, then these mosquito patch stickers are the perfect alternative.
They're easy to apply, non-toxic, and made with plant-based essential oils that you can feel good about.
Kids also LOVE to pick out the stickers, making for a fun activity all on its own!
7. Lesser Evil Organic Popcorn
This healthy popcorn is light, crunchy, and comes in mouth-watering flavors like "Movie Theater," "Pink Lemonade," and the tried-and-true "Himalayan Pink Salt."
But unlike regular popcorn, it's made with simple, clean ingredients and good-for-you oils. They're also gluten-free, organic, non-GMO, and most flavors are even vegan.
8. Mary's Gone Crackers (Super Seed Classic)
It's surprisingly hard to find a "healthy" cracker that also tastes delicious. These hit all the right marks.
They're made with whole grains, a mix of super seeds, a touch of salt and spices, and that's it!
These crackers go perfectly with your favorite hummus or plant-based cheese spread (or on even their own—they're that good!). Plus, we love that they're gluten-free, organic, and non-GMO, so no guilt. Skip the chips, and give these a try. You gut will thank you later. 😉
Check out all the varieties in their shop here.
9. Gluten Away
When you’re trying to avoid gluten, it’s hard to let your guard down at cookouts, picnics, and Memorial Day barbecues. There are SO MANY gluten-containing foods and even those that seem safe often contain hidden gluten.
But it can feel just as bad to miss out on all the fun, eating only food you painstakingly prepped yourself… or even skipping the food all together.
Luckily, you can fully enjoy a gluten-free Memorial Day with Gluten Away!
With proprietary enzymes and specialized probiotics that break down gluten molecules BEFORE they can cause damage, Gluten Away is THE MOST comprehensive gluten digestive aid available.
It's clinically proven to prevent intestinal pain or discomfort caused by accidental gluten exposure, so you can focus on connecting with your loved ones and having fun.
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10. Digestive Bitters
Our team and customers alike swear by our new Digestive Bitters. It'll easily become part of your pre-meal supplement stack because of how effective it is.
This blend of 12 powerful herbs stimulates your natural digestive processes to combat bloat, indigestion, and that post-meal “stuck” feeling (especially important when you are indulging more than usual).
It enhances your body's ability to break down food, absorb nutrients, and even supports GLP-1 production for appetite control and metabolic health. Game-changer!
Trust us, once you try it, you won't want to leave home without it. 😉
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