The Best Food Instagram Accounts

When we set out to find the best Instagram accounts for healthy eating, we first had to answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘eat healthy’?”

It’s a fair question that even our government is trying to tackle. And almost everyone has an opinion. It’s high-fat, low-carb. No, it’s low-fat, high-carb. Others say the answer is a Mediterranean-style of eating. And you’ll get an entirely different answer from the Paleo crowd.

But truthfully, it’s enough to make your head spin. So we took a level-headed approach: In rounding up the food Instagrammers who inspire our “healthy” meals, we did our best to select accounts that reflect an everything-in-moderation approach. You’ll find a lot of wholesome ingredients, plant- and meat-based dishes and the occasional sweet treat, too.

But no funfetti. And no straight-up baking blogs. And not because there is anything wrong with that deliciousness, but just because we had to draw a line somewhere.

We trust you’ll occasionally indulge, too. Because strictly clean eating? That’s confining, time-consuming and likely unenjoyable. And you’d be missing out, if you ask us.

Ella Woodward, @deliciouslyella

Warming bowl of chickpea chilli with quinoa, coconut yoghurt and avocado for lunch today 😍The chickpea recipe is on p.144 of my new book if you want to make it 🤗 Link to the book is in my bio if you want to get it 👀

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Ella Woodward writes that she is "working to make vegetables cool" And one million followers later, she is.

Woodward made a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle after she was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome. Cutting out processed food and learning how to cook with whole ingredients is what launched her hugely popular blog, and part of what helped her symptoms disappear. Today, Woodward is a best selling author of several cookbooks and runs two food shops in London with her husband, Matthew Mills.

Woodward's Instagram account is a glimpse into that world: It's basically the home of the rainbow bowl meal, which is a colorful assortment of grains, fruits and vegetables. She tackles treats, too, such as sweet potato brownies. We'd love to whip up a batch.

Natasha Kadimi, @organicandhappy

Today's breakfast: @pitayaplus + pomegranate + homemade chocolate granola + coconut 😍 #whatveganseat

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Natasha Kadimi's colorful Instagram account serves two purposes: A) to display insanely delicious vegan meals and snacks and B) to discuss the process of recovering from disordered eating. Her top notch photography and honesty about the messy business of eating makes her account a must-follow. More than 100,000 followers agree.

Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez, @foodheavenshow

Currently making these mouthwatering Whole Wheat Banana Pecan Pancakes from the #plantpowered28 Cookbook. Have you guys tried this recipe yet? I think it's one of my favorite breakfast recipes in there. Super easy, filling and DELISH. If you want to try this healthy recipe + 99 more, get your copy today wherever books are sold. If you already bought the book (thank you!) and do us a double solid by leaving a cute little review on Amazon or B&N. =)

A post shared by healthy cooking & other thangs (@foodheavenshow) on Jan 29, 2017 at 10:01am PST

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Wendy and Jess are best friends, registered dietitians and incredible cooks who want their followers to eat healthier and feel happier. Food Heaven Made Easy, the duo's website, features more recipes and a meal plan. Wendy and Jess tackle more nutrition and wellness questions on their podcast, such as morning and night routines, or how to create healthy habits.

Lindsay Ostrom, @pinchofyum

lunch goals: creamy garlic roasted red pepper pasta 🌶🌶💯💯 this sauce brought to you by roasted red peppers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and almond cashew milk. toss that magic w-pasta, zucchini noods, or ... anything, and top it with cheese for some extra love. 🧀🧀🧀 . get the recipe by clicking the link in my profile. 😘 happy Saturday! ❤ . http://pinchofyum.com/creamy-garlic-roasted-red-pepper-pasta . #pasta #zucchini #redpepper #zoodles #spiralizer #feedfeed #foodblogfeed #vegan #vegetarian #whatveganseat #plantbased #plantstrong #veganfoodshare #f52grams #thatsdarling #healthyrecipeshare #buzzfeast #bhgfood #meatless #cleaneating #realfood #saturday

A post shared by Lindsay Ostrom (@pinchofyum) on Feb 25, 2017 at 11:00am PST

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Former fourth grade teacher turned food blogger Lindsay Ostrom says, "I like to eat. For reals." And so do we. Her recipes are creative, tasty and also totally do-able. New cooks will love her easy to follow Instagram videos for quick meals that pack in the flavor.

Tieghan Gerard, @halfbakedharvest

Winter Bliss Balls..aka the kind of chocolate balls you can feel good about eating. Count me in. 😉🍫@beautifulcuisines . . #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodandwine #feedfeed #instafood #instayum #onthetable #thatsdarling #comfortfood #bhgfood #eeeeeats #eatingfortheinsta #beautifulcuisines #chocolate #winter @thefeedfeed @foodandwine

A post shared by Tieghan (@halfbakedharvest) on Jan 28, 2017 at 4:38pm PST

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Food blogger Tieghan Gerard calls her food "healthy-ish" on her blog, Half Baked Harvest. And we agree -- almost all of Gerard's recipes are made from wholesome, real ingredients. Food her account for images of mouthwatering comfort foods, desserts and recipes made from the good stuff.

Lucia Lee, @foodminimalist

Fish cake noodles with a shrimp heart 🍤💕 because 'tis the season. ___________________________ #buzzfeast #f52grams #lifeandthyme #feedfeed #simplefood #buzzfeedfood #tastingtable #eeeeeats #eattheworld #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #minimalism #huffposttaste #foodandwine #fwx #cookandtell #thehappynow #vsco #vscofood #sundaysareforsuppers #homecooking #pursuepretty #inmykitchen #saveurmag #notsaddesklunch #hygge #foodgram #asianfood #myamazonkitchen #dailyfoodfeed

A post shared by Lucia Lee (@foodminimalist) on Feb 13, 2017 at 5:40pm PST

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We could scroll through Lucia Lee's Instagram account all day long if time permitted. Every photo looks like a work of art and the food itself looks like it's packed with flavor.

Many of the posts are inspired by Asian cuisine, but there's plenty of variety to round it out. Lee's easy to follow directions and recipes in the caption are a double win.

Alissandra Maffucci, @inspiralized

Working on my meal plan for the week and craving my Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Parsnip Pasta from #InspiralizeEverything. 🤤 Thinking of making it with chickpeas instead! Anyone else spiralizing this week? 🌀What’s on your menus? ✍🏼 #spiralizer #spiralized #glutenfree #mealplan #dinner

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If you don't know Ali Maffucci, you'll want to: Her blog, Inspiralized, is dedicated to making noodles out of fruits and vegetables. Her passion for transforming beloved dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs into high nutrient meals is the kind of trick that can change the way you eat. If you don't have a spiralizer, you'll want, nay -- need -- one, very quickly.

Rachael DeVaux, @rachaelsgoodeats

Lazy girl dinner turned into this 🥑🌹 Spicy sesame cabbage (inspo from @leefromamerica) with a hemp + greens @hilaryseatwell burg that I now claim my favorite flavor ☝️, roasted sweet pots, fermented ginger beets and a perfectly ripe avo . . Directions: Slice sweet potato into rounds, spray with @chosenfoods avocado oil & season with pink salt, pepper & chili powder. Lay flat on baking sheet with @hilaryseatwell burger in the oven on BROIL to cook about 10-12 minutes, flipping burg halfway through. Heat @chosenfoods spicy sesame oil in skillet to sauté cabbage for about 5-7 min with liquid aminos. Top with black sesame seeds 😻✨

A post shared by Rachael DeVaux, RD (@rachaelsgoodeats) on Feb 15, 2017 at 7:48pm PST

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Registered dietician and food blogger Rachael DeVaux's Instagram is a healthy eating paradise. Her meals usually incorporate wholesome ingredients in a down-to-earth way: You can nearly put the recipe together yourself just by looking at the photo. Think avocado toasts, rainbow bowls, easy dinners and weekend frittatas.

Jeannette Ogden, @shutthekaleup

so much goodness.. i don't know where to begin 🤷🏻♀️ it's all about spices friends! my go-to's lately have been 👉🏼curry, pink sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic and smoked paprika 🔥when roasting, PLAY! don't be shy. the more flavor, the better! i've been an endless pit over here 💁🏻hahah i blame leg day. on another note, i cannot wait for you guys to hear @thebalancedblonde podcast tomorrow! guess who's on it?! 🙋🏻 this mama! i share lots and even get into some personal shiz. it's something you won't wanna miss ❤❤❤ i truly love you guys and hope you enjoy it! #shutthekaleup #feedfeed #cleaneats #realfood

A post shared by jeannette ogden (@shutthekaleup) on Jan 24, 2017 at 5:11pm PST

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It's all good, real food on the Instagram account and blog run by Jeannette Ogden, a yoga instructor and wellness enthusiast based in Orange County, California.

Ogden has experienced disordered eating and started her blog, Shut The Kale Up, as a place to be honest about her experience.

Rachel Mansfield, @rachlmansfield

no-bake peanut butter cup CHEESECAKES aka cleaning out the freezer before headed to LA this week😎🍫🙀so so excited to hang with so many of my franzz and i am bringing my mom and dad with me🙋🏻🤣in the meantime you can find me eating these vegan and grain-free cheesecakes for dessert, search "peanut butter cheesecake" on the blog for full recipe, you'll LOVE😍🙌🏻😋❤️

A post shared by rachel (@rachlmansfield) on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:14pm PST

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Sign us up for recipes by Rachel Mansfield, which "require minimal amount of ingredients, very little prep work and basic cooking skills." The down-to-earth recipe developer and food stylist's blog pumps out creative, accessible recipes made with whole ingredients. Her Instagram account does the same.

Sara Forte, @sproutedkitchen

Roasted with za'atar. Yogurt, feta, parsley and herbs to serve. Easy and pretty, I'll take two 🙋🏽

A post shared by Sara Forte (@sproutedkitchen) on Mar 6, 2017 at 4:11pm PST

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Don't bother breaking out measuring cups to recreate Sara Forte's recipes, built on natural ingredients and sugar alternatives. "This is art, not science," Forte says about her easy-to-approach meals.

Now that's our kind of attitude.

Jamie Oliver, @jamieoliver

Last recipe of the day today the wonderful world of Gnocchi x x x x x love them xx x x

A post shared by Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) on Mar 4, 2017 at 4:24am PST

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Roughly 5.5 million people follow Chef Jamie Oliver on Instagram and we can guess why: His account is used to promote exactly what got shot him to fame in the first place – a passion for good, real food. You'll get work breakfast ideas, such as yogurt with pomegranate, to steaming bowls of ramen and salad topped with meaty kebabs.

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