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  • 🥪 Lunch
  • 🥘 Dinner
  • 🥦 Sides
  • 🍿 Snacks
  • 🍰 Desserts
  • ⭐️ More…
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How (and why) to cook rice in an Instant Pot

Low-Calorie Chicken Chimichangas

Low-Calorie Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

The Perfect Pre-Workout Smoothie

Low-Calorie Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki & Rice Recipe

Amazing Low-Calorie Ice Cream Bars

Low-Calorie Rustic Shrimp Quiche with an Almond Flour Crust

Low-Calorie Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar & Mustard

Low Calorie Tuna and Salmon Lunch Wraps

Tangy and filling low-calorie egg salad lunch recipe

My absolute favorite low-calorie cake dessert

Easy Weeknight Low-Calorie Cheeseburgers

my chicken bone broth recipe

Low-Calorie Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Low-Calorie Sardine Pasta Recipe

Low-Calorie Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

My new fave low-calorie breakfast: Eggs on Toast with Thyme

Low-Calorie Roasted Smashed Broccoli Recipe

Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

Low-Calorie Chicken & Cabbage Teriyaki

Delicious, filling, low-calorie pudding snack

My delicious breakfast smoothie recipe

Low-Calorie Cinnamon Silk Cake

Low-Calorie Berry & Spongecake Dessert

How to make hard-boiled eggs in an Instant Pot

Low-Calorie Crunchy Vegetable & Chickpea Salad

Low-Calorie Cajun Shrimp & Rice Recipe

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    How (and why) to cook rice in an Instant Pot

    The beauty of the Instant Pot is that it does so many things very well. But today I’m talking about its use as a rice cooker. I’ve owned a Zojirushi rice cooker and when I got my IP, I sold the Zojirushi immediately. The IP cooks white, brown, and wild rice perfectly, and I saw no need to have two…

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    Low-Calorie Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar & Mustard

    The other day in the New York Times I read an interesting Sam Sifton recipe for salmon. It didn’t give measurements, just guidelines, and it sounded like a really good, easy dinner. Especially since I adore salmon. And easy dinners. Health benefits of salmon Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with high-quality protein that helps me feel full and satisfied…

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    My new fave low-calorie breakfast: Eggs on Toast with Thyme

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    How to make hard-boiled eggs in an Instant Pot

    Hard-boiled eggs are the unsung heroes of weight loss. They’re not only a super convenient snack, but they also pack a punch in the health department. First off, they’re rich in protein, which helps keep you feeling full and satisfied, so you’re less likely to snack on calorie-loaded treats. Plus, they’re low in calories themselves, which is a win-win. And…

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    My absolute favorite low-calorie cake dessert

    I get really hungry in the evening but not as much during the day. This means that I need to eat a big dinner and I always want dessert. Losing weight under these circumstances is challenging because dessert is usually so high in calories, but I’ve found a way to eat a low-calorie cake AND lose weight doing it! You’ve…

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    My delicious breakfast smoothie recipe

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    Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

    Some surprising benefits of exercise

    How (and why) to cook rice in an Instant Pot

    Low-Calorie Sardine Pasta Recipe

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I believe there are no "good" or "bad" foods: Food is not a moral choice. I eat all foods, some freely, and some in moderation.

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  • Low-Calorie Pepperoni Pizza RecipeLow-Calorie Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
  • Why you need an Instant Pot to help with your weight lossWhy you need an Instant Pot to help with your weight loss
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