Lean and Green Recipes

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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

You are going to love dunking these appetizer meatballs in low-fat blue cheese or low-fat ranch salad dressing.

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!

Pork Tacos or Tostada
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Pork Tacos or Tostada Recipe

Green Bean Casserole
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Do you love this holiday dish, well so do we! Now you can Green Bean Casserole anytime and when you have it, you'll be staying on plan as well!

Healthy Chicken in Spinach Sauce Recipe

This Chicken in Spinach Sauce is a healthy and delicious meal that you can quickly prepare for the whole family! 

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

Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Healthy Broiled Greek Burger with Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Simple and delicious, this Broiled Greek Burger with Lettuce Wraps recipe is a breeze to make and is sure to please even picky eaters!

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.

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.

Taco Stuffed Portabellas
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Taco Stuffed Portabellos Recipe

Who needs a tortilla, with these Taco Stuffed Portabellas you'll get all that taco flavor, minus the heavy tortilla carbs! Easy to make and a great option for a snack or appetizer.

Chicken Paella
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chicken Paella Recipe

Suggested Brand: Upton's Natural  Vegan Chorizo Seitan Crumbles

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!

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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