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4 Tasty Heart-Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes You Should Make This Month To Lose Weight

February 17, 2021 by Hannah Kerns
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Slow cooker recipes are a great way to start meal planning, especially if you have specific health concerns that diet may affect. Although consulting your doctor should be the first step when one of these issues arise, taking a closer look at your diet (with the help of a doctor or nutritionist) can be a good secondary step. Specifically, finding recipes that will work for your body is a good way to start taking better care of yourself.

With that in mind, keep reading for 4 tasty slow cooker recipes that are full of veggies and other heart-healthy ingredients!

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Slow Cooker Chicken White Bean Spinach Soup

What You'll Need: olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, chicken broth, tomatoes, sugar, basil, parsley, oregano, kosher salt, pepper, white beans, chicken breast, spinach

 

Optional: parmesan cheese, croutons

 

Full Recipe: 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone

What You'll Need: diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, red kidney beans, great northern beans, celery, carrot, onion, garlic cloves, green beans, zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, cumin, bay leaves, pasta, fresh parsley

 

Full Recipe: The Blond Cook

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Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

What You'll Need: chicken breast, salt, black pepper, carrot, celery, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, low-sodium chicken stock, whole wheat wide egg noodles parsley

 

Full Recipe: Well Plated

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Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

What You'll Need: sweet potato, dried lentils, carrot, onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, vegetable broth, cilantro

 

Full Recipe: Taste of Home

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Grocery store aisle featuring sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Person enjoying a healthy lunch at a dining table.
Sipping spearmint tea for relaxation and digestion.
Various types of bread displayed on a wooden surface.
Fresh bakery items from Costco, including cakes and pastries.
Woman holding her head, feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Woman experiencing joint pain, indicating health issues.
Vibrant assortment of groceries from Shutterstock image.
Popular fast food options from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic cup of coffee.
Assorted bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Top view of Brazilian food dish with rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking time on a watch during breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwiches in a grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing various products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of S'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast served with fries and mixed salad.