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

 

 

Lean and Green Recipes

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Chicken Alfredo & Spinach Pizza w/Cauliflower Crust
Rating: 3/5

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!

White Chicken Chili
Rating: 5/5

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!

Healthy Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe

Poke- literally means "to cut crosswise into pieces" in Hawaiian language. Toast Sesame Seeds- Preheat oven to 350*F.

Pan-Seared Scallops and Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Pan-Seared Scallops and Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Scallops are an amazing option for those looking for a lighter protein, but are not big on fish.

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! 

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!

Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken Recipe

You will die for this unbelievably lean and green risotto, made with cauliflower rice, asparagus, and chicken. Plus, you'll stay on plan with an easy to prepare recipe!

Asparagus & Crab Meat Frittata
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Asparagus & Crab Meat Frittata Recipe

Kicking off your day with a perfect frittata is where it's at and with this Asparagus & Crab Meat Frittata recipe you'll be going strong all day!

Party Pico De Gallo
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Party Pico De Gallo Recipe

Making some Mexican food for dinner? Then be sure to use this Party Pico De Gallo recipe. It taste great and it takes no time at all!

Arroz Con Pollo
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Arroz Con Pollo Recipe

Everyone loves a simple and easy-to-make meal and this amazing Arroz Con Pollo recipe is packed full of things you likely already have on hand!

Grilled Root Beer Marinated Chicken
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Grilled Root Beer Marinated Chicken Recipe

Trying to figure what to grill? Try this Grilled Root Beer Chicken recipe! Trust us, it's worth the wait!

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.

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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