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Lean and Green Recipes

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Chessy Spinach Smashed Potatoes
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chessy Spinach Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Who doesn't love some cheesy mashed potatoes?

Smash Potato Grilled Cheese
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Smash Potato Grilled Cheese Recipe

The taste of a good warm grilled cheese always brings back great childhood memories.

Maple Turkey Sausage Patties with Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Maple Turkey Sausage Patties with Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns Recipe

This is the best guilt-free sausage and hashbrowns recipe you're going to find, because this Maple Turkey Sausage Patties with Spaghetti Squash Hash Browns is low in calories but high on

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!

Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice Recipe

Fried rice is a favorite at our house, but with this Shrimp Fried Cauli Rice you get the full flavor without the added starch and carbs from regular rice.

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Recipe

Looking for something easy and healthy to make? Try this Spaghetti Squash Bolognese recipe! This dish is sure to impress everyone you're serving!

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.

Silky Peanut Butter Cookies
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Silky Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Oh soooo good, this Silky Peanut Butter Cookies fueling hack tastes just like the real thing, but keeps you on plan and working towards your goal!

Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup Recipe

This Creamy Rustic Tomato Herb Soup fueling hack is my new favorite. It's simple to make and gives a rich and creamy flavor!

Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

We've all seen the Buffalo Chicken Pizza at our local pizza place; well now you can have it at home, enjoy the flavors and still stay on plan.

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!

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Trying to figure out what to make for dinner? Try this Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore recipe! It taste delicious and is easy to make!

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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