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Exercising is essential for getting in shape, but what's more important is your diet. Eating nutrient-rich foods can aid in overall health and weight management. But, cooking a healthy meal can be really time-consuming. So, let your slow cooker do the work for you! Here are 8 slow-cooker meals with anti-inflammatory ingredients that will help you get a flat stomach in no time.
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Beef & Broccoli
In this classic Chinese dish, you get a serving of iron-rich protein as well as anti-inflammatory and fiber-rich broccoli. The garlic and sesame seed oil in this recipe are also anti-inflammatory. Serve over brown rice instead of white for a healthy serving of grains.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Butternut Squash Soup
Not only does butternut squash reduce inflammation, it also helps fight free radicals with antioxidants. This creamy soup contains apples and can be made vegetarian by switching chicken broth for vegetable broth and heavy whipping cream for almond milk.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
Turmeric Chicken
If you love curry chicken, you'll LOVE this turmeric chicken recipe. Made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts, this recipe is perfect for reducing inflammation with cinnamon and turmeric spices and vitamin A-rich carrots.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turmeric Chicken
Pot Roast With Vegetables
Pot roast is a hearty and savory dish that contains anti-inflammatory vegetables like carrots and celery. If you want to make this dish healthier, substitute vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes for regular potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Roast With Vegetables
Bone Broth
Bone broth has become a popular weight loss food because it benefits the immune system, skin, and digestive system. This recipe calls for anti-inflammatory carrots, celery, and apple cider vinegar, too!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker “Better Than Botox” Bone Broth
Salmon With Lemon & Dill
Salmon is an anti-inflammatory protein that's rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Garlic, fresh dill, and lemon slices give this recipe a healthy boost of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Salmon With Lemon & Dill
Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes
This vegetarian recipe is a spin on classic beef chili. It has several anti-inflammatory ingredients including sweet potatoes, cumin, cocoa powder, cinnamon, tomatoes, and radishes.
Get the Recipe: Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potatoes
Almond Butter Beef Stew
Not all comfort foods are unhealthy! This beef stew recipe gets a healthy spin with anti-inflammatory almond butter (don't knock it until you've tried it), bone broth, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Almond Butter Beef Stew
Which of these anti-inflammatory recipes would you try? Let us know in the comments below!
