Lean and Green Recipes

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White Chicken Chili
Rating: 2/5

Healthy White Chicken Chili Recipe

Want something with a little kick for dinner? Then try this White Chicken Chili recipe! It is easy to make and taste amazing!

Turkey Meatball with Rao's Sauce and Zucchini Noodles
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Vegetarian Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Feed your Italian food craving with this quick and easy vegetarian recipe that even the kids are sure to enjoy! 

Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers Recipe

Every now and then you just need a nicely flavored burger and this Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers recipe is perfect for getting all those rich flavors!

Spiralized Zoodles with Shrimp
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spiralized Zoodles with Shrimp Recipe

Want a tasty pasta recipe? Try this Spiralized Zoodles with Shrimp recipe! Its tasty, healthy, and takes no time at all!

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!

Cabbage Wrapped Beef Pot Stickers
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Cabbage Wrapped Beef Pot Stickers Recipe

Pot stickers are amazing and with these Cabbage Wrapped Beef Pot Stickers, you can get those warm wrapped flavors in an on-plan bundle.

Baked Swai Fish with Tomatoes & Feta
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Baked Swai Fish with Tomatoes & Feta Recipe

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

Chicago Style Snack Mix
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicago Style Snack Mix Recipe

Snacking doesn't have to take you off plan. Make this amazing Chicago Style Snack Mix fueling hack and you'll get that snacking goodness and stay on track.

Caprese Chicken
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Caprese Chicken Recipe

Chicken Caprese is a mouthwatering recipe that's a perfect spring or summer meal. The combination of mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil and perfectly grilled chicken can't be beat.

Cheeseburger Soup
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Satisfy your Cheeseburger cravings with this easy to prepare Cheeseburger Soup! It's got all the ingredients of a traditional burger, minus the bun, in a hearty and flavorful soup.

Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles Recipe

What is better than mac and cheese and waffles? How about mac and cheese and waffles together! Here's a Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles hack that we're sure you'll enjoy!

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.

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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