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8 Healthy Main Course Recipes - Lean & Green, Keto & Low-Carb
Looking for great lean and green Main Course recipes? Then you've come to the right place! Browse our selection of 8 amazing healthy Main Course recipes that are sure to keep you on plan and reaching your optimal weight loss goals! We've compiled some of the best quick and easy Main Course recipes we could find and put them with some other great Main Course recipes all in one easy-to-find place!
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Check out these 8 quick & easy lean and green healthy Main Course recipes below!
Healthy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage with Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Zucchini & Squash
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!
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!
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!
More information about why Beef recipes are a great healthy choice
Beef, when chosen wisely, offers a wealth of nutritional benefits that align seamlessly with the your lean and green options. One of the primary advantages of incorporating beef into this diet is its impressive protein content. Protein is essential not only for muscle maintenance and repair but also for its satiating properties. Consuming adequate protein can help curb hunger pangs, making it easier for those on a diet to stick to their calorie goals. Beef is also rich in essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins, ensuring that the body gets a complete set of these vital nutrients. Check out more beef recipes on our partner site.
Furthermore, beef is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals that support overall health. Key among these are iron, zinc, and B-vitamins, especially B12, which are critical for energy metabolism, immune function, and nerve function. Iron from beef, known as heme iron, is more efficiently absorbed by the body compared to iron from plant sources. For individuals on the OPTAVIA Lean & Green diet, this can be particularly beneficial as they might have limited sources of heme iron from other foods. When opting for lean cuts, such as sirloin or tenderloin, beef can easily fit into the framework, providing dieters with a nutrient-dense, flavorful, and versatile protein option.
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