Lean and Green Recipes

Optionally, filter below on main ingredients (tuna, shrimp, chicken, etc)
Ceviche Avocado Shrimp Salad
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Ceviche Avocado Shrimp Salad Recipe

This South American Ceviche Avocado Shrimp Salad dish is perfect for a refreshing and flavorful dish you can make in just a few minutes. 

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Zucchini & Squash
Rating: No votes yet

Healthy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Zucchini & Squash Recipe

Healthy Mushroom Bun Sliders Recipe

How honestly doesn't love a good slider? Tiny little bite-sized burgers that are full of flavor and easy to handle!

Brown & White Mushroom Soup
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Brown & White Mushroom Soup Recipe

Nothing is better on cooler days than a nice warm cup of soup. This amazing Brown & White Mushroom Soup is rich, creamy and completely on plan!

Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup Recipe

This Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup fueling hack is my new favorite. It's simple to make and gives a rich and creamy flavor!

Chicken Alfredo & Spinach Pizza w/Cauliflower Crust
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Chicken Alfredo & Spinach Pizza w/Cauliflower Crust Recipe

Are those pizza cravings coming back? Then try this Alfredo Sauce Chicken & Spinach Pizza w/Cauliflower Crust!

Beef & Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker/CrockPot)
Rating: No votes yet

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!

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Recipe recommends 13-14 oz. chicken breast - that when cooked it will yield about 9oz. cooked. * If you choose to not use any cheese, use 18 oz.

Creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup Recipe

Nothings better on a cooler day than an nice bowl of warm soup! With this amazing Creamy Crockpot Tomato Soup recipe you can get your fill of comfort food without going off your plan!

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!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

This low-carb, gluten-free, lean and green broccoli cheddar soup is thickened simply with cheesy delight.

Everyone will like this hearty, low-carb broccoli cheddar soup.

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.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and get lean and green recipes delivered right to your email inbox!