If you want to improve your overall health, the first thing to do is to include more vegetables in your meals. Not only are they low in calories and high in essential nutrients needed for healthy weight loss, but they also allow your body to function more efficiently, improve your quality of life, and even extend your life expectancy. To improve your eating habits and help you lose weight this spring, these are the five recipes you need to incorporate into your menu this week so you can eat delicious veggies with ease!
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Anti-inflammatory vegetable peel
This bowl packed with vegetables is the perfect hearty lunch to keep you full and satisfied without losing flavor. With the anti-inflammatory turmeric in the recipe, any gas you might have won’t stand a chance after you’ve eaten this meal. It’s also vegan, so you won’t suffer from inflammation caused by lactose intolerance.
ingredients: Butternut squash, cauliflower, onion, red radish, Brussels sprouts, garlic, cooking oil, ground cinnamon, ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, tahini, lemon, maple syrup, sea salt, water, brown rice, chickpeas
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Anti-inflammatory vegetarian curry
Curry is a filling and hearty meal that’s packed with nutrients to aid you on your health journey. This recipe also contains turmeric, which makes it ideal for cutting through gas. It is served on a brown rice base and covers all the major macronutrients needed for weight loss.
ingredients: Brown rice, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, vegetable broth, chickpeas, canned green peas, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, whole peeled tomatoes, coconut milk
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Anti-inflammatory pan
Stir fry is easy to throw together on those busy nights when you don’t want to put a lot of effort into your meals but still want to eat something tasty. Loaded with anti-inflammatory vegetables and great flavor, this dish is quickly becoming a healthy dinner staple that you can count on!
ingredients: Onion, salt and pepper, turmeric, curry powder, garlic, ginger, olive oil, chicken, broccoli, paprika, peas, cashew nuts, jasmine rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, spicy honey, corn starch
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Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a number of ways and will keep your diet fresh for weight loss. This anti-inflammatory recipe is a great side dish if you’re feeling bloated and looking for something light to satisfy your hearty cravings while delivering numerous health benefits.
ingredients: Cauliflower, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper
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Anti-inflammatory kale salad
Kale is known to be good for your health. As a basis for this salad, it provides you with vitamins and antioxidants that are necessary for a balanced diet. Mixing sweet and savory flavors, this salad makes a delicious stand-alone dish or can be made as a side dish with chicken, pasta, or any other meal you make!
ingredients: Kale, blueberries, dark pitted cherries, crushed carrots, purple cabbage, almonds, seaweed, roasted sesame seeds
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