Lean and Green RecipesRecipes for those on the Plan or Keto or Low-Carb Diet
 

 

 

Lean and Green Recipes

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Dash Mini Waffle Maker Omelette
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Dash Mini Waffle Maker Omelette Recipe

This Dash Mini Waffle Maker Omelette made with egg whites is a perfect addition for breakfast, plus it's a fraction of your daily lean and green counts!

No-Fuss Salmon Burgers with Cucumber Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy No-Fuss Salmon Burgers with Cucumber Salad Recipe

This salmon burger pattie eats like a crab cake, but with the use of approved ingredients instead of breadcrumbs. Enjoy this flavorful option by yourself or with the entire family!

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.

Beef & Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker/CrockPot)
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Healthy Beef & Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker/CrockPot) Recipe

Today's recipe is for a delicious beef and vegetable soup made in a slow cooker. Slow cookers make preparing an amazing meal simple and easy!

Shredded Beef Stew Ropa Vieja
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Shredded Beef Stew: Ropa Vieja Recipe

Any way your prepare it you're going to love this Shredded Beef Stew Ropa Vieja dish, a Cuban favorite!

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.

Sweet Potato Pecan Muffins
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Sweet Potato Pecan Muffins Recipe

OPTIONAL: Unsweetened Vanilla Almond or Cashew Milk (your choice)    Use cupcake paper liners or silicone molds to lessen the chance of the muffins sticking to the muffin pan.

Mini (Big) Mac Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Mini (Big) Mac Salad Recipe

You know you've hit a major milestone in your healthy eating lifestyle when you can make a healthier version of foods that are typically deemed unhealthy.

Mason Jar Chicken Parm Soup
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Mason Jar Chicken Parm Soup Recipe

Satisfy your Italian food cravings with this easy to prepare Mason Jar Chicken Parm Soup.

Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

This Cheesy Cauliflower Crust pizza is no frills, but still taste great! Don't let the limited ingredients list fool you there is plenty of flavor in this lean and green favorite!

Thin Mint Cookies
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

Oh those troop thin mint cookies we all know and love; we'll now with this Thin Mint Cookies fueling hack you can get that enjoyment without the added calories!

Blackened Shrimp Bites
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Blackened Shrimp Bites Recipe

A simple an easy little leanest option, this Blackened Shrimp Bites recipe is perfect for summer or anytime!

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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