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Lean and Green Recipes

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Zucchini Spinach Manicotti
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Zucchini Spinach Manicotti Recipe

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

Chicken Crust Margherita Pizza
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Chicken Crust Margherita Pizza Recipe

Who doesn't love pizza? Well now you can feed that craving with a recipe that tastes amazing, is high in protein and is gluten free!

Instant Pot Napa Cabbage & Kimchi Stew
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Instant Pot Napa Cabbage & Kimchi Stew Recipe

Every heard of Kimchi-jjigae or kimchi stew?

Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Did we mention how much we love Gumbo? No, well we love gumbo and you're going to love this Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo recipe too!

Faux Baked Potato Soup
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Healthy Faux Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Potato soup is a staple around our house, and now with this Faux Baked Potato Soup recipe we can enjoy a healthy meal that's easy and on plan.

Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad Recipe

Salmon and salad are a perfect combination and this Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad recipe is bursting with flavor!

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.

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.

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

Chicken Parmesan
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A classic Italian dish, this Chicken Parmesan is absolutely amazing!

French Toast Sticks
Rating: 2/5

Healthy French Toast Sticks Recipe

Nothing starts the day off like a great breakfast and this French Toast Sticks recipe is a great way to kick off your morning!

Steak Fajita Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Steak Fajita Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

You will need a baking sheet, parchment paper and a clean kitchen towel. Cauliflower Crust--First 3 Ingredients. Steak Fajita--Last 6 Ingredients.

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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