Lean and Green Recipes

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Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Eggplant has become one of my favorite vegetables as of late and this delicious Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan only reinforces that.

Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

Are you a casserole and pizza lover; well this is the perfect combination of both!

Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Cauliflower
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Stir-Fried Pork Tenderloin
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Healthy Stir-Fried Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Pork tenderloin – what can I say about this little delicacy? Whenever I'm at the grocery store and see pork tenderloin on sale, I buy one or two.

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 Lettuce Wraps
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

We love almost anything with shrimp and this Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps recipe is no exception to that rule! Amazing flavor, easy to prepare; light and full of texture.

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Recipe

Spaghetti squash is a truly remarkable thing and coupled with the high protein, low-calorie bolognese sauce you'll be amazed.

Tuna Nicoise Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

This amazing fresh Tuna Nicoise Salad hits all the high points with fresh ingredients and full flavor. Add this amazing salad as a new option to your lean and green menu today!

Avocado Toast
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Avocado Toast Recipe

Avocados are by far my favorite healthy fat and this simple Avocado Toast fueling hack recipe takes them to a whole new level! Enjoy some avocado toast and still stay on plan.

Maple Turkey Sausage Patties with Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Maple Turkey Sausage Patties with Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns Recipe

This is the best guilt-free sausage and hashbrowns recipe you're going to find, because this Maple Turkey Sausage Patties with Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns is low in calories but high on

Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta Recipe

Fish is always considered a leaner option and this wonderful Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta recipe will have you wondering why you don't eat leaner options more and more!

Chicken Burritos
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicken Burritos Recipe

There's nothing like the wrapped-up goodness of a warm burrito and this Chicken Burrito recipe is simple and delicious.

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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