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Lean and Green Recipes

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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!

Healthy Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Beef noodle soup is traditional made with noodles, but this version substitutes zucchini for an on plan version that's amazing! 

Zucchini Spinach Manicotti
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Zucchini Spinach Manicotti Recipe

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

Roasted Turkey with Mashed Cauliflower & Steamed Green Beans
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Roasted Turkey with Mashed Cauliflower & Steamed Green Beans Recipe

Turkey doesn't have to be served just for the holidays, it's a low fat healthy lean meat that almost everyone enjoys.

Spiralized Zoodles with Shrimp
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spiralized Zoodles with Shrimp Recipe

Want a tasty pasta recipe? Try this Spiralized Zoodles with Shrimp recipe! Its tasty, healthy, and takes no time at all!

Zucchini Noodle & Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Basil Dressing
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Zoodles & Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Basil Dressing Recipe

Zucchini Noodles, or zoodles, are an excellent way to increase your daily veggie intake and this Zoodles & Grilled Shrimp w/Lemon Basil Dressing recipe will keep you on plan and wonde

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!

Beef and Chinese Broccoli
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Healthy Beef and Chinese Broccoli Recipe

Fresh Asparagus Guacamole
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Healthy Fresh Asparagus Guacamole Recipe

Your asparagus has never had it this good! An amazing lower calorie alternative to traditional guacamole, this Fresh Asparagus Guacamole is sure to be a hit at your next party!

Yellow Squash Taco Casserole
Rating: 5/5

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.

Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

This Cheesy Cauliflower Crust pizza is no frills, but still taste great! Don't let the limited ingredients list fool you there is plenty of flavor in this lean and green favorite!

Blackened Shrimp Bites
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Blackened Shrimp Bites Recipe

A simple an easy little leanest option, this Blackened Shrimp Bites recipe is perfect for summer or anytime!

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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