Lean and Green Recipes

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Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Recipe

There's not much like the creamy flavor of a properly prepared Spinach and Artichoke dip and with this Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken recipe you'll get a full helping of flavor

Chicken and Soy Chorizo with Paella
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chicken and Soy Chorizo with Paella Recipe

You're going to love making this Chicken and Soy Chorizo with Paella recipe! It's loaded with flavors, completely on plan and a true Spanish delight.

Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Recipe

This Moroccan style dish is absolutely amazing! Full of the flavors of the Mediterranean it makes enough for the whole family or freeze and have it again in a few days!

No-Fuss Salmon Burgers with Cucumber Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy No-Fuss Salmon Burgers with Cucumber Salad Recipe

This salmon burger pattie eats like a crab cake, but with the use of approved ingredients instead of breadcrumbs. Enjoy this flavorful option by yourself or with the entire family!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

You are going to love dunking these appetizer meatballs in low-fat blue cheese or low-fat ranch salad dressing.

Coconut & Hemp Green Smoothie
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Coconut & Hemp Green Smoothie Recipe

Want a quick, refreshing drink? Try this Coconut & Hemp Green Smoothie recipe! It's a tasty way to get your greens in for the day!

Cheesy Bacon Smothered Chicken
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cheesy Bacon Smothered Chicken Recipe

What is not to like about this recipe!? This Cheesy Bacon Smothered Chicken recipe takes very little time and taste amazing! Our house can't get enough of it!

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.

Thin Mint Cookies
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Thin Mint Cookies Recipe

Oh those troop thin mint cookies we all know and love; we'll now with this Thin Mint Cookies fueling hack you can get that enjoyment without the added calories!

Fresh Asparagus Guacamole
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Healthy Fresh Asparagus Guacamole Recipe

Your asparagus has never had it this good! An amazing lower calorie alternative to traditional guacamole, this Fresh Asparagus Guacamole is sure to be a hit at your next party!

Mini (Big) Mac Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Mini (Big) Mac Salad Recipe

You know you've hit a major milestone in your healthy eating lifestyle when you can make a healthier version of foods that are typically deemed unhealthy.

Chipotle Mac and Cheese Waffles
Rating: 5/5

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!

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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