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Using a slow cooker to make dinner is the best way to get a healthy, home-cooked meal with minimal effort. Slow cookers allow you to throw a bunch of ingredients into an appliance, plug it in and set a timer for anywhere from four to eight hours. Then the slow cooker takes care of the rest, cooking your food over time so by the end of the day, you have a healthy and delicious meal to enjoy. Here are the best low-calorie slow cooker recipes that fight inflammation:
Spiced Lentil Soup
Made with a warming blend of turmeric, cumin, cardamom and cinnamon, this high-protein dish will make you feel ready for fall. It is extremely easy to prepare and leftovers can be frozen for the future.
Get the full recipe: Oh She Glows
Broccoli Turmeric Soup
Another delicious soup, this recipe brings together ginger, turmeric, red pepper and broccoli for a meal that is high in vitamins and fights inflammation.
Get the full recipe: Skinny Ms
Slow Cooker Oats
This recipe for oats is excellent for breakfast, and great for your health. It creates a creamy dish of oats with a ton of antioxidants and fiber, flavored with cinnamon and raisins.
Get the full recipe: All Recipes
Slow Cooker Chai Tea
Did you know you can also use your slow cooker to make drinks? This recipe for chai tea is easy to follow and creates a batch of anti-inflammatory spiced tea that is great for your metabolism.
Get the full recipe: All Recipes
