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4 Anti-Inflammatory Pressure Cooker Recipes You Should Make This Week To Kick-Start Fat Loss

April 22, 2019 by Lisa Cupido
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One of the biggest obstacles to losing weight is having the time to prepare healthy meals and snacks. It’s too easy to wait until the last minute and decide to order out again or prepare a fast, processed meal — but both options aren’t the best if you have a weight loss goal.

Investing in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot is one of the best moves you can make. And these are four anti-inflammatory pressure cooker recipes you should make this week to kick-start fat loss.

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A pressure cooker is the perfect cooking tool for whipping up meals in a fraction of the time they would take in the oven or on your stove. You can pretty much whip up anything in your pressure cooker — from breakfast to dessert.

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If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a good idea to include more anti-inflammatory, high-protein ingredients that will boost your metabolism, curb inflammation that can lead to obesity and disease, and fill you up and keep your satisfied for hours.


Try these four anti-inflammatory recipes, which are simple to make in your pressure cooker.

beef stew

Pressure Cooker Paleo Beef Stew


This delicious, hearty stew contains a number of vitamin-packed veggies and protein goodness that comes from beef. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:


Grass-fed ground beef bottom round

Sea salt

Ground black pepper

Dried oregano

Dried basil

Sweet potatoes

Onion

Baby portobello mushrooms

Fresh sage leaves

Beef bone broth

spaghetti squash

Spaghetti Squash


Boasting the texture of pasta, but without all of the carbs, this spaghetti squash dish is so versatile. You can add your favorite sauce to it or jazz it up with meat and veggies.


You’ll need just two ingredients:


1 Medium spaghetti squash

Water

chili

Texas Beef Chili


Few foods can compare to chili peppers and tomatoes when it comes to delivering anti-inflammatory benefits — this beef chili dish has got them and a dozen other healthy ingredients.


You’ll need:


Grass-fed organic beef

Green bell pepper

Onion

Carrots

Tomatoes

Ground black pepper

Sea salt

Onion powder

Fresh parsley

Worcestershire sauce

Chili powder

Paprika

Garlic powder

Cumin

shrimp

Steamed Shrimp and Asparagus


Light, delicious, and filled with protein and other nutrients, this steamed shrimp and asparagus dish contains just four ingredients:


Shrimp

Asparagus

Olive oil

Cajun seasoning

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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Different types of bread displayed on a wooden table.
Costco bakery showcasing an assortment of fresh pastries.
Woman holding her head, appearing stressed or in pain.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting on a couch.
Shutterstock image showcasing beauty and skincare trends.
Dunkin' Donuts, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks logos on display.
Woman adding sugar to a steaming cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter arranged nicely.
Comparison of cooking spray and olive oil in kitchen setting.
Top view of Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking time on a watch while enjoying breakfast meal.
Display of deli meats, sandwiches, and hot dog products.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside Costco store featuring various products and shoppers.
Woman taking magnesium supplement with water.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast served with fries and mixed salad.
Frozen pizza options available in grocery store freezer.
Fried fish and fries served on a plate at restaurant.
Spilling vitamin C pills into hand for daily intake.