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Lean and Green Recipes

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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.

BBQ Chicken Pizza
Rating: 2/5

Healthy BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

Summertime is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy delicious BBQ chicken pizza.

One-Pan Lemon Pepper Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
Rating: 4/5

Healthy One-Pan Lemon Pepper Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Recipe

Looking for a simple and flavorful lean and green recipe? Then look no further than this One-Pan Lemon Pepper Salmon with Garlic Parmesan Asparagus! 

Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi Recipe

What's not to love about an amazing Shrimp Scampi! With this easy to prepare light recipe you can feed everyone in the house a delish and healthy meal.

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!

Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Use a Spiralizer or Julienne Peeler to create the Zucchini Noodles for this Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles recipe!

Tuna Nicoise Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Tuna Nicoise Salad Recipe

This amazing fresh Tuna Nicoise Salad hits all the high points with fresh ingredients and full flavor. Add this amazing salad as a new option to your lean and green menu today!

Green Bean Lasagna
Rating: 1/5

Healthy Green Bean Lasagna Recipe

This is one of those cheesy dishes that uses only cheese as the lean, but I never seem to mind those recipes because I am a cheese lover you just need to watch the sodium.

Chicken Stuffed with Broccoli and Cheese
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Chicken Stuffed with Broccoli and Cheese Recipe

Broccoli & Cheese are so delicious and this Chicken Stuffed with Broccoli and Cheese recipe is a true delight. The entire family is sure to enjoy this delicious on plan dish!

Grill Mates Swai Fish with Eggplant and Zucchini
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Grill Mates Swai Fish with Eggplant and Zucchini Recipe

Looking for a super healthy meal to make for dinner? Try this Grill Mates Swai Fish with Eggplant and Zucchini recipe! It's tasty and super easy to make.

Cheeseburger Soup
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Satisfy your Cheeseburger cravings with this easy to prepare Cheeseburger Soup! It's got all the ingredients of a traditional burger, minus the bun, in a hearty and flavorful soup.

Turkey Chili
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

Fall will be here again before you know it and this Turkey Chili is a great addition to your meal offerings.

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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