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Don’t sabotage your health and weight-loss goals during busy weeks. Break out your slow cooker and try one of these healthy and delicious slow cooker meals that will help you reduce inflammation and bloat.
Turmeric and tomatoes are the anti-inflammatory stars in this flavorful vegetarian-friendly soup. Full of veggies and full-flavored coconut milk, this soup will make you forget that you are eating something healthy. Best of all, it comes together with very little effort thanks to the handy, dandy slow cooker.
You’ll need:
- Diced tomatoes
- Yellow onion
- Diced carrots
- Diced celery
- Bone broth or vegetable broth
- Turmeric
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Coconut milk
Chicken, Kale, and Sweet Potato Soup
Packed with protein and veggies, this soup is friendly for those following the paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free or whole30 diets. Featuring anti-inflammatory veggies like sweet potatoes and kale, this soup is also high in fiber. Fiber helps to boost metabolism and keeps you feeling fuller, longer.
You’ll need:
- Sweet potatoes
- Kale
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Low-sodium chicken stock
- Kosher salt
- Italian seasoning
- Extra virgin olive oil
You won’t miss mashed potatoes once you have this healthy version. Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous vegetable family along with broccoli and kale. These veggies are low-calorie, and rich in folate, vitamins C, E, and K, and fiber. With a veggie this healthy, it’s okay to splurge on a bit of full-fat flavor.
You’ll Need:
- Cauliflower
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Garlic minced
- Dill weed
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Dried parsley
- Onion powder
This classic Italian dish is simple enough to prepare for a healthy weeknight dinner or special serve at a dinner party. It features a generous amount of veggies, including onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to keep your body free of inflammation while getting your daily dose of fiber.
You’ll need:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Onion
- Garlic
- Balsamic vinegar
- Crushed tomatoes
- Green bell pepper
- Baby bella cremini mushrooms
- Italian seasoning
