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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.
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If You Don't Want to Give Up Ribs, Bacon and Other Deliciously Indulgent Foods
Why: We'd follow this mom of five based solely on her catchy, relatable name -- even if her account weren't full of drool-inducing meals. Dishes like ribs, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and cauliflower-mashed potatoes only look indulgent -- they're made with high-quality ingredients, contain no gluten or sugar, and will have you rethinking the way you make comfort food.
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If You're Bored of Broccoli and Carrots
Why: Wondering what to do with that Swiss chard you received in this week's farm box? Follow this account, run by sister duo Jasmine and Melissa, for tasty superfood inspiration. In addition to sharing gorgeous snaps of whole foods against colorful backgrounds, they call out the superstar ingredients -- and their health benefits -- used in the recipe.
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If You Have Trouble Eating Breakfast
Why: From lots of interesting ways to eat eggs (think: soft-boiled eggs over an array of brightly colored veggies or resting atop a kale-sweet-potato donut) to gluten-free, grain-free takes on global cuisine, this account, from husband-and-wife team Kezia and Jared, will inspire you to try new things.
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If You Don't Have 6 Hours to Spend in the Kitchen
Why: The Whole 30 program is like the Paleo diet on crack. The program's recipe feed features mouthwatering main course, side dish and breakfast pictures (recipes included) from a different guest blogger each week. With just one scroll through, giving up sugar, grains and dairy suddenly doesn't seem that bad -- or difficult. Most recipes are designed to be quick and simple, for people who don't have a lot of time to spend cooking.
"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).
