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Lean and Green Recipes

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Beef & Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker/CrockPot)
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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!

Party Pico De Gallo
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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!

Turkey Meatball with Rao's Sauce and Zucchini Noodles
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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! 

Thai Curry Coconut Chicken
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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.

Mexican Taco Turkey Burger
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Healthy Mexican Taco Turkey Burger Recipe

Zucchini Lasagna
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Healthy Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

This Zucchini Lasagna recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your lasagna craving without the excessive fat and carbs. Light, delicious and 100% on plan!

Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles
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Healthy Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles Recipe

What is better than mac and cheese and waffles? How about mac and cheese and waffles together! Here's a Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles hack that we're sure you'll enjoy!

Roasted Turkey with Mashed Cauliflower & Steamed Green Beans
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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.

Cinnamon Bun Blondies
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Healthy Cinnamon Bun Blondies Recipe

I love a good rich cinnamon bun and now with this Cinnamon Bun Blondies fueling hack recipe I can enjoy them guilt free and on plan!

 

Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
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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!

Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan
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Healthy Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Eggplant has become one of my favorite vegetables as of late and this delicious Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan only reinforces that.

White Chicken Chili
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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!

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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