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Lean and Green Recipes

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Yellow Squash Taco Casserole
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Yellow Squash Taco Casserole Recipe

Tip: Recipe makes 5 servings, but casserole can be divided into individual 1 serving portions and freezing for later.

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!

Shredded Beef Stew Ropa Vieja
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Shredded Beef Stew: Ropa Vieja Recipe

Any way your prepare it you're going to love this Shredded Beef Stew Ropa Vieja dish, a Cuban favorite!

Cheddar & Chive Savory Smashed Potato Waffles
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Cheddar & Chive Savory Smashed Potato Waffles Recipe

This simple Cheddar & Chive Savory Smashed Potato Waffles fueling hack is a perfect change of pace!

Thai Curry Coconut Chicken
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Thai Curry Coconut Chicken Recipe

As of recent, I've become a huge coconut curry fan and this amazing Thai Curry Coconut Chicken recipe is amazing.

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!

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!

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. 

Healthy Parmesan Meatballs & Collard Greens Recipe

Who said meatballs were only for pasta? This Parmesan Meatballs & Collard Greens recipe is easy and delicious! This is a dish that the whole family is sure to love!

Chicken Parmesan
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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

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!

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!

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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