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Eating a protein-rich diet is not only beneficial for healthy skin, hair, nails, and muscles, but it can also help you reach your weight loss goals. According to registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Franziska Spritzler, “Eating more protein may help suppress your hunger and appetite for hours after eating.” A high protein diet can also boost metabolism, increasing the number of calories burned, Spritzler says.
We’ve created a list of the healthiest (& tastiest!) high protein anti-inflammatory meals that you can make conveniently in your slow cooker that may help you reach your weight loss goals. Let the meal prepping commence!
This healthy, gluten-free recipe contains fiber-rich black beans, quinoa, lean ground turkey, and healthy fat avocados.
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Don't let this vegetarian soup fool you. Split peas are not only rich in fiber, but they're also low fat and an excellent source of protein.
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Potato Soup
This light and hearty soup calls for lean chicken breast, and nutrient-rich carrots, celery, garlic, and fresh parsley.
Skinny Slow Cooker Kale & Turkey Meatball Soup
If you're a fan of Italian Wedding Soup, you'll love this similar recipe! Lean ground turkey and white beans provide protein, while vitamin K-rich kale and vitamin A-rich carrots provide a healthy serving of vegetables.
Comfort foods can be healthy too! This lasagna soup recipe has lean ground beef and tons of veggies and fresh herbs.
Crustless Slow Cooker Spinach Quiche
Ditch the carbs with this crustless quiche recipe that's filled with protein-rich eggs and anti-inflammatory vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and red peppers.
Why order Chinese takeout when you can just make it yourself? This recipe is packed with fresh vegetables like broccoli, snow peas, and carrots, as well as protein-rich pork.
Crumbled Italian sausage is the star protein ingredient in this recipe while anti-inflammatory, vitamin-K rich kale provides a serving of green veggies.
These high-protein anti-inflammatory slow cooker recipes make eating healthy for weight loss easy and simple! Let us know what you thik of these recipes below!
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