Lean and Green Recipes

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Instant Pot Napa Cabbage & Kimchi Stew
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Instant Pot Napa Cabbage & Kimchi Stew Recipe

Every heard of Kimchi-jjigae or kimchi stew?

Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein Recipe

Get your fill of those Chinese food flavors with this Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein recipe. Top it with some shrimp or chicken for a complete lean and green meal!

Spinach & Pepper Jack Breakfast Burrito
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spinach & Pepper Jack Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Egg tortilla, who new! Now you can have an amazing breakfast that is healthy, delicious and completely on plan.

Avocado Toast
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Avocado Toast Recipe

Avocados are by far my favorite healthy fat and this simple Avocado Toast fueling hack recipe takes them to a whole new level! Enjoy some avocado toast and still stay on plan.

Slow Cooker Chili
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Chili is a great cool weather and fall dish and this amazing Slow Cooker Chili will help keep you on plan and enjoying a hearty, healthy meal!

Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Recipe

A great alternative to a shrimp alfredo, this Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp recipe can be made quickly if you have some leftover spaghetti squash and pre-cooked shrimp!

Chicken Crust Veggie Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Chicken Crust Veggie Pizza Recipe

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!

Turkey Meatball with Rao's Sauce and Zucchini Noodles
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Feed your Italian food craving with this quick and easy Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles recipe that even the kids are sure to enjoy! 

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!

Healthy Minestrone Soup Recipe

Need a healthy dish to warm up the family during those cold winters? Try this Minestrone Soup recipe! It is definitely worth the wait!

Pork Tacos or Tostada
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Pork Tacos or Tostada Recipe

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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