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If Dessert Is the One Thing You Can't Quit
Why: "Healthy diet" and "dessert" don't have to be mutually exclusive, as proven by this page that exclusively features pictures of guilt-free banana ice cream. This creamy treat, made from blending up a frozen banana, can be seen in flavors from chocolate to blueberry to spinach, and they look so good you'll want them all in your belly.
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If You Need to Tame Your Sugar Monster
Why: In 2011, Sarah Wilson quit sugar to help treat her autoimmune disease, and hasn't looked back. On her Instagram feed, you'll find plenty of motivation to kick sugar to the curb -- in the form of delicious-looking fruits, veggies, chicken and salmon, as well as no-sugar-added treats made from whole-food ingredients.
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If You Need Convincing Not to Splurge On Vacay
Why: Who knew there were so many ways to cook a sweet potato? In addition to sneaking this good-for-you starchy veggie into everything from cakes to hummus, vegan personal chef Jenné Claiborne also showcases fresh, healthy food snaps from her travels around the globe.
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If You Want Seasonal Inspiration
Why: Sarah Forte's food snaps look like they belong on the website of an upscale Los Angeles artisanal restaurant. She focuses on eating quality, seasonal produce first -- but expect the occasional egg (perfectly poached), quinoa and even gluten-free waffle to pop up.
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If You're Motivated by Adorable Animals
Why: The 23-year-old behind this account recovered from years of anxiety and binge eating, and is inspiring others to continue on their own journey with food. Peppered between the shots of mouthwatering veggie bowls and in-season fruit (from the farmer's market, we assume) are pictures of adorable baby animals -- think bunnies, goats and kittens -- that prove to be just as uplifting as the vegan fare she whips up.
"Eat clean, train mean," may be a mantra you've pinned multiple times, but outside of Pinterest, the lure of a cheesy, carb-loaded pizza after a long day of work may be nearly impossible to resist -- especially if you have to pass a pizza joint on your way home. The reason? Researchers at Cornell University found that women ate more chocolate when it was nearby and in sight. The good news? Researchers say this same principle applies to good food as well as bad. Keep healthful images close (as in, right on your smartphone) to inspire better habits. Here, the best Instagram accounts you need to follow for serious healthy-eating inspiration (it's food porn you won't feel guilty about recreating).
