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

 

 

Lean and Green Recipes

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Slow Cooker Chili
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Chili is a great cool weather and fall dish and this amazing Slow Cooker Chili will help keep you on plan and enjoying a hearty, healthy meal!

Coconut Colada
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Coconut Colada Recipe

Get the refreshing flavors of the islands with this amazing Coconut Colada fueling hack drink recipe!

Shrimp Scampi
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Tip: You can also bake your spaghetti squash.  Preheat your oven to 400*F.  Cut squash in half and remove seeds.

Cauliflower Chicken Enchiladas
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Cauliflower Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Who doesn't love a nice enchilada? Well this amazing Cauliflower Chicken Enchiladas recipe will keep you on track with a meal that is delicious and easy to make!

Quest Chips Taco Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Quest Chips Taco Salad Recipe

If you haven't discovered Quest products yet then you're missing out!

Chicken and Kohlrabi Noodle Soup
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicken and Kohlrabi Noodle Soup Recipe

Originally a Hungarian dish, this modified version of Kohlrabi Soup, Chicken and Kohlrabi Noodle Soup, is savory and delicious.

Skinny Chicken Queso
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Skinny Chicken Queso Recipe

Queso is one of our favorite guilty pleasures and this Skinny Chicken Queso recipe is perfect for your next fiesta!

Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Recipe

A great alternative to a shrimp alfredo, this Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp recipe can be made quickly if you have some leftover spaghetti squash and pre-cooked shrimp!

Crock Pot Creole Chicken
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Crock Pot Creole Chicken Recipe

Here's a tasty dish that we're sure the whole family will enjoy! Try this Crock Pot Creole Chicken recipe. Trust us, it's worth the wait!

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!

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!

Personal Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Personal Portobello Mushroom Pizzas Recipe

Tired of using cauliflower crust for pizza? Try this Personal Portobello Mushroom Pizzas recipe! It's the perfect way to shake things up on pizza night!

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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