Lean and Green Recipes

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Ceviche Avocado Shrimp Salad
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Ceviche Avocado Shrimp Salad Recipe

This South American Ceviche Avocado Shrimp Salad dish is perfect for a refreshing and flavorful dish you can make in just a few minutes. 

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork with Greek Yogurt Slaw
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork with Greek Yogurt Slaw Recipe

BBQ! BBQ! BBQ! Get your fix of bold tender barbeque with this pulled pork recipe that includes an amazing greek yogurt coleslaw! 

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!

Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp Recipe

Need a quick and easy appetizer? Then you have got to try this Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp recipe. Our house can not get enough of them!

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!

Skillet Philly Cheese Steak
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Healthy Skillet Philly Cheese Steak Recipe

There's no denying the amazing flavors of a great Philly Cheesesteak and this Skillet Philly Cheese Steak recipe is the perfect cure for getting that savory flavor fix!

Cauliflower Rice Stuffing
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cauliflower Rice Stuffing Recipe

Nothing says the holidays more than some stuffing with your turkey.

Italian Shrimp and Broccoli
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Italian Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

I always love a simple shrimp recipe and this easy-to-make Italian Shrimp and Broccoli recipe is full of fiber and flavor; plus with the leanest option, you get 7 full oz of shrimp!

Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

Are you a casserole and pizza lover; well this is the perfect combination of both!

Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta Recipe

Fish is always considered a leaner option and this wonderful Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta recipe will have you wondering why you don't eat leaner options more and more!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

This low-carb, gluten-free, lean and green broccoli cheddar soup is thickened simply with cheesy delight.

Everyone will like this hearty, low-carb broccoli cheddar soup.

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!

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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