Lean and Green Recipes

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Chicken and Soy Chorizo with Paella
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chicken and Soy Chorizo with Paella Recipe

You're going to love making this Chicken and Soy Chorizo with Paella recipe! It's loaded with flavors, completely on plan and a true Spanish delight.

Chicken Crust Veggie Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Chicken Crust Veggie Pizza Recipe

Turkey Meatloaf with Fennel
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf with Fennel Recipe

Nothing sounds more American that meatloaf!

Arroz Con Pollo
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Everyone loves a simple and easy-to-make meal and this amazing Arroz Con Pollo recipe is packed full of things you likely already have on hand!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Recipe

If you're not familiar with spaghetti squash then it's time you get acquainted!

Personal Biscuit Pizza
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Personal Biscuit Pizza Recipe

Ah little mini-pizzas. This Personal Biscuit Pizza recipe is a great snack hack that you can have and still stay on plan for the day!

Yellow Squash Taco Casserole
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Yellow Squash Taco Casserole Recipe

Tip: Recipe makes 5 servings, but casserole can be divided into individual 1 serving portions and freezing for later.

Shrimp & Avocado Cauliflower Rice Sushi
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Shrimp & Avocado Cauliflower Rice Sushi Recipe

If you've been missing Sushi, well you don't have to any longer! These avocado rolls made with shrimp and cauliflower rice are certain to keep you on a roll!

Zucchini Spinach Manicotti
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Zucchini Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Manicotti is an Italian dish full of flavor, loaded with cheese and sauce.

BBQ Chicken Pizza
Rating: 2/5

Healthy BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

Summertime is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy delicious BBQ chicken pizza.

Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken Recipe

You will die for this unbelievably lean and green risotto, made with cauliflower rice, asparagus, and chicken. Plus, you'll stay on plan with an easy to prepare recipe!

Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough Recipe

Take your fueling to the next level with this Greek Yogurt Cookie Dough fueling hack! It's easy to make and only adds 1/2 a lean to your daily allowance.

A protein-rich low-carb diet can provide several benefits for weight loss. Firstly, a high protein intake can increase satiety, making it easier to stick to a calorie-controlled diet and reducing the likelihood of overeating. As protein requires more energy to digest than carbohydrates, it also boosts the metabolism, leading to an increase in the number of calories burned throughout the day.

In addition to these effects on energy balance, low-carb diets can also promote weight loss by reducing insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. When we consume high amounts of carbohydrates, insulin levels rise, which can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. By reducing carbohydrate intake, insulin levels decrease, helping to promote fat oxidation and encourage weight loss.

Finally, reducing carbohydrates can also help to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss. When we lose weight, it is common to lose a proportion of muscle mass along with fat. However, consuming a diet that is high in protein can help to prevent this muscle loss, as protein is essential for muscle repair and growth. This, in turn, can help to maintain and even increase metabolism, promoting long-term weight loss success.

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