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An anti-inflammatory diet is good for your health. When stress, environmental allergens, or excess carbs enter your system, your body triggers a response. That response is inflammation. Although it’s meant to protect your body from threatening invaders, inflammation can have a negative impact on your health—especially your waistline.
The good news is, there’s a natural and delicious way to combat inflammation. No pills or exercise needed. You can reduce belly fat by eating anti-inflammatory foods such as turmeric, ginger, and cruciferous vegetables. Here are five anti-inflammatory soups you can make this week in your crockpot.
Ginger, Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Slightly sweet from the carrots and sweet potato, but with a warming flair from the ginger, this soup is perfect for a cool evening. Modify the soup with vegetable broth if you’re vegan or vegetarian. Either way, it will keep your appetite satisfied while reducing the inflammation in your belly.
You’ll need:
coconut oil
onions
garlic
fresh ginger
sweet potatoes
carrots
cumin
coriander
sea salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes crushed
chicken broth
coconut milk, full fat
lime juice
fresh cilantro
Chicken soup is good for the soul, but infusing it with the healing power of turmeric takes it up a level. If you are watching your carb intake, skip the whole wheat noodles and use zucchini noodles instead. Or, just chop the squash into bite-sized chunks. Either way, it’s delicious and won’t ruin your waistline.
You’ll need:
chicken breast
onion
celery
carrots
ground turmeric
salt and pepper
whole wheat noodles or zucchini noodles
fresh parsley
You’ll need:
coconut oil
garlic
ginger
onion
cauliflower florets
curry powder
coriander
turmeric powder
vegetable stock
coconut milk
hemp seeds
cilantro
Cauliflower is a wonder vegetable that’s part of the uber-healthy cruciferous family. This soup is made with garlic, turmeric, and ginger—giving it a creamy curried that’s dairy-free! Plus, it’s packed with Vitamin C to support a strong immune system.
This soup has it all: lean protein, high in fiber, and full of flavor. This soup can easily be made vegan or vegetarian by subbing out the chicken broth for vegetable broth. Either way, it’s full of anti-inflammatory favorites such as spinach, cinnamon, and carrots. Make you make extra—the one is even better the next day.
You’ll need:
olive oil
onion
carrots
celery
garlic
cumin
cinnamon
brown lentils
chicken broth
water
lemon juice
salt and pepper
Fresh spinach
The comfort food favorite gets a healthy makeover with the help of almond milk and cauliflower. Traditionally made with butter and heavy cream (foods known to cause inflammation), the anti-inflammatory properties of the broccoli is null and void. By ditching the dairy, this soup uses its creamy nature of its cruciferous cousin, cauliflower, and almond milk to provide the silky texture the soup is known for. It’s perfectly creamy without ruining your midsection.
You’ll need:
olive oil
onion
celery rib
salt
garlic
onion
pepper
celery seeds
broccoli florets
cauliflower florets
chicken broth
almond milk
