{"id":166,"date":"2018-04-20T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T09:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2018-11-09T05:22:59","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T11:22:59","slug":"healthy-weight-loss-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/healthy-weight-loss-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Healthy Weight Loss Meals To Try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eating healthy weight loss meals can help bring you one step closer to your dream body. While healthy eating is an adjustment, there are many healthy recipes available that are quick and easy to prepare.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, these\u00a0healthy weight loss meals are all highly nutritious and low in calories &#8211; you might even have some of the ingredients stored in your pantry or fridge already.<\/p>\n<h2>Healthy Weight Loss Meals: 13 Quick Recipes to Help You Lose Those Extra Pounds<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">1. Yogurt Parfait<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-172 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fruit-greek-yogurt-healthy-weight-loss-meals-ss.jpg?resize=625%2C417&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yogurt Parfait | Top Healthy Weight Loss Meals To Try | healthy food to lose weight\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fruit-greek-yogurt-healthy-weight-loss-meals-ss.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fruit-greek-yogurt-healthy-weight-loss-meals-ss.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative to your regular sugar-filled variety. It is a strained yogurt where the majority of the whey has been removed.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s thicker and has a different texture without compromising the taste. This makes it a great and healthy ingredient to your breakfast yogurt parfait.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grapes or mixed berries, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Chopped banana, \u00bd piece<\/li>\n<li>Unsweetened shredded coconut, \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Granola, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Put a layer of each ingredient into a jar and refrigerate.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">2. Sweet Potato Pancakes<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bga7dAvh-a1\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bga7dAvh-a1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Maria Morais Gama (@poete.na.linha)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-03-17T10:20:37+00:00\">Mar 17, 2018 at 3:20am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Using sweet potato in your pancakes removes the necessity of any other toppings as it&#8217;s naturally sweet. But, you can add maple syrup or applesauce as preferred.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mashed sweet potato, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Eggs, 2 pieces<\/li>\n<li>Flour, \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Baking soda and baking powder mixture, \u215b teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Honey or coconut palm sugar, \u215b teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Milk (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and cook as you would regular pancakes.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">3. Creamy Almond Oatmeal<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd-BIVGHU45\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bd-BIVGHU45\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enough brain food for me to write my diss subconsciously? \ud83d\ude47\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\udc7c\ud83c\udffc . . . #almondmilk #almondoatmeal #porridge #breakfast #brainfood #brain #nuts #wholesome #wholefoods #dissertation #uni #unilife #studentlife #work #healthy #eats #eating #breakfast #fuel #food #goodmorning #mondaymotivation #monday #mondays #chiaseeds #almondbutter #aldi #blogger #foodblogger<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/overnight_eats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Overnight Eats \ud83c\udf74<\/a> (@overnight_eats) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-01-15T11:49:28+00:00\">Jan 15, 2018 at 3:49am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nAlmond milk is a good alternative to regular milk with its nutty flavor and creamy texture. While it&#8217;s strained milk, it&#8217;s still rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein. This makes it a good addition to your creamy almond oatmeal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steel cut oats, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups<\/li>\n<li>Honey or maple syrup, 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon, \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Diced almonds, 2 tablespoons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Add oats, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon in a slow cooker. Whisk to combine all the ingredients. Cook for 4 to 5 hours or until you get\u00a0the preferred consistency. Top with almonds and serve.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">4. Superfood Smoothie<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-168 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/smoothie-fruit-drink-healthy-weight-loss-meals-pb.jpg?resize=625%2C417&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Superfood Smoothie | Top Healthy Weight Loss Meals To Try | healthy food to lose weight\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/smoothie-fruit-drink-healthy-weight-loss-meals-pb.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/smoothie-fruit-drink-healthy-weight-loss-meals-pb.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A smoothie is both delicious, filling, and can pass as a breakfast in itself. What makes this smoothie even better? It has five superfoods and tastes fantastic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organic apple, 1 piece<\/li>\n<li>Frozen red grapes, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Freshly-grated ginger, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Plain fat-free kefir, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Chilled unsweetened green tea, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Honey (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Ice cubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Toss all ingredients into a blender and blend until you get your preferred thickness.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">5. Avocado Pizza<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcdIsk9FL5z\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcdIsk9FL5z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Via @insiderdessert: Avocado overload. \ud83d\ude0d #insiderkitchen<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thisisinsiderkitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> KITCHEN INSIDER<\/a> (@thisisinsiderkitchen) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-12-08T20:53:50+00:00\">Dec 8, 2017 at 12:53pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A regular pizza isn\u2019t exactly what you will call \u201chealthy.\u201d But, this avocado pizza recipe is! While it only has a few ingredients, you get loads of fiber and protein making it one of the most refreshing and nutritious healthy weight loss meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whole grain tortillas, 2<\/li>\n<li>Eggs, 2<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil, 2 tablespoons<\/li>\n<li>Peeled and seeded avocado, 1 piece<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Warm the tortillas in the microwave for approximately half a minute and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Mix avocado and lemon juice in a bowl until you get a smooth consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Add salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n<p>Spread the mixture onto both tortillas and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil for frying the eggs.<\/p>\n<p>Place warm eggs onto the tortillas and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">6. French Toast Casserole<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTy181BFAQe\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTy181BFAQe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by America&#8217;s Test Kitchen (@testkitchen)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-07T14:26:11+00:00\">May 7, 2017 at 7:26am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nThis French toast casserole is your typical rich and sweet breakfast treat. But, it&#8217;s healthier and a lot easier to prepare. Enjoy as either breakfast or brunch by yourself or with friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whole eggs, 2<\/li>\n<li>Egg whites, 2<\/li>\n<li>1% milk, 1.5 cups<\/li>\n<li>Honey, 2 tablespoons<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon, \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Whole grain bread, 9 slices<\/li>\n<li>Diced apples, 3 cups<\/li>\n<li>Honey, 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Diced raw pecans<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon, \u00bd teaspoon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl and spray a little non-stick cooking oil onto the slow cooker.<\/p>\n<p>In another bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients until apples are coated and set aside.<\/p>\n<p>Slice bread into halves and layer at the lowest part of the slow cooker.<\/p>\n<p>Add \u00bc of the second mixture as a\u00a0second layer and rehash until you have three layers. Pour in the extra filling on the top.<\/p>\n<p>Pour the egg mixture on top of the bread and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Serve when the liquid has fully saturated the bread.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">7. Blueberry Banana Smoothie<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BhMeh0dn082\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 41.99074074074074% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BhMeh0dn082\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Caf\u00e9 Bazin (@cafebazin)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-04-05T16:09:54+00:00\">Apr 5, 2018 at 9:09am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>With three superfoods in one smoothie, you get a healthy and refreshing skinny smoothie for breakfast. Plus, blueberries have fiber, potassium, and phytonutrients that keep your heart healthy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tofu, \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Plain soy milk, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Frozen blueberries, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Raw spinach, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Banana, 1 large piece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Toss all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth. Serve.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">8. Garden Salad<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are many benefits to eating a salad full of fruits and vegetables as they contain various antioxidants including vitamins C and E, folic acid, and lycopene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinach, bite-size pieces<\/li>\n<li>Avocado, \u00bd<\/li>\n<li>Red onion, \u2153<\/li>\n<li>Cucumber, \u00bd<\/li>\n<li>Carrot, grated<\/li>\n<li>Sliced almonds, 8 pieces<\/li>\n<li>Beans sprouts, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Diced tomato, 1<\/li>\n<li>Roasted chicken breast, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Lemon, 1<\/li>\n<li>Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon<\/li>\n<li>Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, \u00bc teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Toss all salad ingredients except the last five into a bowl and combine. Whisk together the last five ingredients in another bowl and drizzle over the salad mix for the dressing.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">9. Chicken Salad<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cubed skinless and boneless chicken breasts, 2<\/li>\n<li>Chopped celery, 2 stalks<\/li>\n<li>Chopped red onion, \u00bc piece<\/li>\n<li>Quartered red seedless grapes, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Greek yogurt, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Freshly-ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Halved whole-wheat pita, 2 pockets<\/li>\n<li>Romaine lettuce, 2 leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. You can also have the chicken breasts either eaten as is or added to a pita sandwich.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">10. Vegetable and Pesto Sandwich<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-167 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sandwich-vegetarian-healthy-healthy-weight-loss-meals-pb.jpg?resize=625%2C417&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vegetable and Pesto Sandwich | Top Healthy Weight Loss Meals To Try | healthy food to lose weight\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sandwich-vegetarian-healthy-healthy-weight-loss-meals-pb.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sandwich-vegetarian-healthy-healthy-weight-loss-meals-pb.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Eating a variety of mixed vegetables is a great way to diversify your diet and maintain healthy eating habits. Add some flavor with a touch of pesto and light mozzarella cheese to make a healthy and delicious sandwich.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sliced white mushrooms, 8 ounces<\/li>\n<li>Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons<\/li>\n<li>Red bell peppers, 4.25 pieces<\/li>\n<li>Whole-grain bread, 8 pieces<\/li>\n<li>Shredded mozzarella cheese, \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<li>Thinly-sliced Roma tomatoes, 2 pieces<\/li>\n<li>Packed arugula, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Pesto, \u00bc cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Set your oven to 375 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Drizzle your bell peppers with olive oil and roast for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>In a small skillet, add olive oil and saute mushrooms for 8 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, you can proceed to toast bread.<\/p>\n<p>Add mozzarella until cheese melts.<\/p>\n<p>Remove bread and top with bell peppers, mushrooms, pesto, tomatoes, and arugula.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">11. Chicken Noodle Soup<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bgy0hlVl4UD\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 60.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bgy0hlVl4UD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by America&#8217;s Test Kitchen (@testkitchen)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-03-26T17:01:51+00:00\">Mar 26, 2018 at 10:01am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>What makes this chicken noodle soup special is the rotisserie chicken. It&#8217;s also low in sodium, so you can enjoy the spices instead of those salty canned broths. Serve hot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Olive oil, 1 tablespoon<\/li>\n<li>Chopped carrots, 2<\/li>\n<li>Celery, 3 stalks<\/li>\n<li>Diced white onion, 1<\/li>\n<li>Chicken stock, 4 cups<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Dill weed, 1 teaspoon<\/li>\n<li>Rotisserie chicken, 1 whole<\/li>\n<li>Whole-wheat egg noodles, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Freshly-minced parsley, 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a big pot.<\/p>\n<p>Saute diced vegetables until onion is soft.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, remove skin and pull out as much chicken meat as you can. Throw away bones.<\/p>\n<p>Boil chicken stock, dill weed, garlic, and pepper in a pot for 5 to 6 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Toss in the extra chicken skin, chicken meat, and whole-wheat egg noodles and boil for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Scoop out the foam and the skin. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the minced parsley.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">12. Chickpea Salad Bowl<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/healthy-weightloss-chickpea-salad-low-fat.jpg?resize=625%2C781&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chickpea Salad Bowl | Healthy Weight Loss Meals To Try | healthy food to lose weight\" width=\"625\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/healthy-weightloss-chickpea-salad-low-fat.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/healthy-weightloss-chickpea-salad-low-fat.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A chickpea salad is a fresh and filling way to get all your nutrients into one delicious bowl.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mixed greens, 5 cups<\/li>\n<li>Chickpeas, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Figs, 2 halved<\/li>\n<li>Edamame, 1 cup<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil, 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li>Greek yogurt, 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li>Olives, 1\/4 cup<\/li>\n<li>Diced tomatoes, 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<li>Diced cucumber, 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Add mixed greens into a large bowl. Combine tomatoes, olives, and cucumber. Layer ingredients into the bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n<p>*Note: You can make many variations of this to create more\u00a0healthy weight loss meals!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\">13. Zucchini Hummus<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/sVA_5VrMFf\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/sVA_5VrMFf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by FEASTING AT HOME | sylvia (@feastingathome)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2014-08-30T16:01:08+00:00\">Aug 30, 2014 at 9:01am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nZucchini is a great source of antioxidants and is rich in vitamins. Enjoy your zucchini hummus with raw vegetables and enjoy this nutritious and satisfying healthy weight loss treat for lunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zucchini, 2<\/li>\n<li>Tahini, \u00bd cup<\/li>\n<li>Lemon juice, \u2153 cup<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil, \u2153 cup<\/li>\n<li>Garlic, 3 cloves<\/li>\n<li>Cumin, 1.5 teaspoons<\/li>\n<li>Sea salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Toss all the ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few of the healthy weight loss meals. They are nutritious, tasty, and easy to whip up. If you couple these healthy weight loss meals with regular exercise, you&#8217;ll be that much closer to your weight loss goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you know any other healthy weight loss meals? 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