Today, we would like to give a shout out to Thrriv! For those who are diabetic, vegan, or on keto or a low carn diet, you’re going to want to read this! So please welcome to this weeks’ spotlight, Radhika and Kailash, the founders of Thrriv.

But before I say anything, please note that I am not a dietician and always speak to a professional before changing anything in your diet. 

Now with the formalities out of the way, some of you may know that I am a huge fan of the keto diet. My husband lost 20kgs several years ago and has kept it off since then by following keto. Personally, I also feel much better when I'm on keto. I have learned lots of tricks to substitute foods that I thought I would never be able to stop eating, however not all foods have substitutes and so there have been some foods that I will not eat… until now! 

Recently, Selma and I learned about a new business that was only created less than a year ago and is founded
right here in the UAE. We were lucky enough to not only meet the founders but were able to try some of the products they currently have available to purchase. 

Thrriv is a locally grown company catering to healthy needs. They are the first local manufacturers of keto ice
cream and shelf-stable pantry staples. They also have a wide range of handmade, clean label pasta which are fresh-frozen. 

Thrriv was founded to address the problem of diabetes and obesity in the region, due to the increased consumption of snacks and foods loaded with sweeteners, preservatives and artificial additives The founders, being diabetic themselves, struggled to find tasty keto-friendly, diabetic, and low carb meals at affordable prices. Keeping their struggle in mind, they came up with the idea of producing shelf-stable, vegan and keto food items, ideal for people who were having a tough time switching to a healthier lifestyle.

As for my personal recommendations? I now have my favourite ketchup as well as raspberry jam! I still cannot believe that they are both keto either. Definitely the two new favourite staples that I didn't have available in keto before.

We highly recommend you give this local business a try and as usual, in normal Dirham Stretcher style, you can get a 10% discount with any online purchase with the code DS10 at directly from their website here.