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What is an Instant Pot? (And why you need one!)

Have you heard all your friends talking about Instant Pots?
Maybe they have mentioned how they make perfect pot roasts in 60 minutes or chicken breasts in 9 minutes?!
This seems too good to be true!

Well, here is all everything you need to know about it!

What is an Instant Pot?
An Instant Pot is basically a Programmable Pressure Cooker. It’s job is to speed up cooking by 2 to 6 times using up to 70% less energy and it will help you make healthy food for you and your family conveniently and quickly.

Instant Pots are an all-in-one machine. Just one Instant Pot can replace:
-pressure cooker
-slow cooker
-rice cooker
-sauté/browning pan
-steamer
-yogurt maker
-stockpot warmer

The top 5 benefits of an Instant Pot:
1. Convenience: what can take hours cooking in the oven or slow cooker can be done in a matter of minutes in the Instant Pot!
2. Healthy: cooking healthy meals are so easy and fast!
3. Clean: this machine is totally quiet, doesn’t small and because it does so many jobs that it reduces clutter in your kitchen
4. Energy efficient: it uses 70% less energy than other kitchen appliances
5. Safe and dependable: if you want to learn about all it’s safety features, you can click here

Looking for some great Instant Pot recipes?
Check out these ones!

Instant Pot Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot Mama’s Pot Roast
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Instant Pot Carnitas
Instant Pot Three Bean Vegan Chili

Top 10 Healthy Cookbooks

 

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Trying to eat a little healthier? Or maybe you need the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook!

Here are the top 10 healthy cookbooks available that I have personally tried and love!

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SkinnyTaste Cookbook
I have been following this blog for years and this cookbook is one of my favorites! Low on calories, but big on flavor!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-42-55-amTaste of Home Healthy Cooking (501 Recipes)
My favorite part of this cookbook is that every dish is family-friendly . . . my kids have loved everything I have made from this!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-44-41-amHealthy Slow Cooker Cookbook
It doesn’t get any easier than tossing it in a slow cooker! There is a reason why this is a best-seller!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-46-12-amWhole 30
Have you heard all the hype about the Whole 30 Diet? This book is a New York Times Bestseller because it’s helped so many people!

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-47-48-amInspiralized
I love this cookbook because it focuses so much on vegetables – which is something that I struggle with every day! Great recipes and ideas!

 

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-10-54-13-amThe Instant Pot Cookbook
If you have one of these amazing Instant Pots, here is a great resource for you (and it’s free if you have a kindle!).

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-11-28-01-am400 Calories or Less – Our Best Bites
It’s always a good thing when one of our favorite blogs releases a healthy cookbook! These recipes are easy and delicious.

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-11-29-45-amThe Shredded Chef
This cookbook is a best-seller and its not just because of the picture on the cover . . . ha ha! These recipes really will help you get lean and feel healthy!

 

screen-shot-2016-12-02-at-11-33-22-amSkinnyTaste Fast and Slow
Another amazing book from SkinnyTaste – I love this one because it’s full of recipes you can throw in your slow cooker!

30 Days of Healthy Eating cover30 Days of Healthy Eating
Of course you can’t forget my 30 Day Healthy Menu Plan! I planned out your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (plus daily snacks!) all in one place . . . and every recipe (there are over 100!) is approved by my picky-eater kids! Check it out HERE.

 

Do you have a favorite healthy cookbook? Leave a comment below so I can get it added to the list!

 

 

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Ultimate Gift Guide For Runners

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6 Tools To Help You Lose Weight Faster

 

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When it comes to weight loss, we all want it to happen as quickly as possible! These 6 items are all great tools to help you lose the weight even faster! I use all of them myself and would recommend them to anyone!

 

screen-shot-2016-11-08-at-1-27-11-pmThe Portion Control Plate
One of the biggest struggles that people face is portion control. This plate helps you keep your food portions in check and also reminds you to eat protein, whole grains, and half a plate of vegetables and fruit.

 

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Water Bottle with Hourly Markers
Do you struggle with drinking water? This water bottle reminds you how much you should drink by each hour of the day. It’s a great motivation to get your water in! Water is HUGE when it comes to weight loss – you need to drink at least 64 oz of it.

screen-shot-2016-11-08-at-1-35-07-pmSimply Fit Board
No space to workout? Or maybe you have bad knees? This little board is one of the most effective workouts you can do right in your living room. It was featured on Shark Tank and the sharks loved it!

 

screen-shot-2016-11-08-at-1-37-57-pmFitBook Lite
This little fitness and nutritional journal/tracker has quickly become my favorite thing! It is an awesome way to track your progress and make goals to help you get where you want to be. Plus, it’s priced right!

screen-shot-2016-11-08-at-1-40-16-pmMeal Prep Containers
Unhealthy eating is one of the main culprits of weight gain. Fight back by prepping some healthy meals ahead of time and then grabbing them when you are on the go! These containers are the highest rated and a personal favorite of mine.

screen-shot-2016-11-08-at-1-43-18-pmFitness Tracker
Technology is pretty amazing and these trackers are now so inexpensive. It’s an awesome way to make sure you are moving all day long (aim for 10,000 steps – need help getting more steps? Check out this post HERE) and you can always track your heart rate to make sure it’s high enough to burn some serious calories!

Do you have an item or tool that you recommend that helped you or someone else lose weight? Share it in the comments below!

5 Of The Best Fitness Trackers Under $200

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