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.
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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.
Today's breakfast: @pitayaplus + pomegranate + homemade chocolate granola + coconut 😍 #whatveganseat
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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.
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Ogden has experienced disordered eating and started her blog, Shut The Kale Up, as a place to be honest about her experience.
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Roasted with za'atar. Yogurt, feta, parsley and herbs to serve. Easy and pretty, I'll take two 🙋🏽
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Now that's our kind of attitude.
Last recipe of the day today the wonderful world of Gnocchi x x x x x love them xx x x
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