Lean and Green Recipes

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Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Chicken Recipe

Who doesn't love fresh, sweet tomatoes, heaping helping of zucchini and fresh basil!

Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes Recipe

Can't decide what to make? Try this Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes recipe! It's sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!

Surf & Turf Salad
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Surf & Turf Salad Recipe

If you're following, Keto, Lean and Green, or any other low-carb diet, you might try to find low-carb variations of the meals you usually love.

Fish Sticks with Homemade Dipping Sauce
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Healthy Fish Sticks with Homemade Dipping Sauce Recipe

If you're looking for a healthy, lean, and green recipe that's low-calorie and still super yummy, this one is just for you.

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!

Shrimp & Cauliflower Grits
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Shrimp & Cauliflower Grits Recipe

Originating in the lowcountry of the coastal Carolinas and Georgia, Shrimp and grits is an amazing traditional southern dish.

Jerk Crusted Pork Chops with Spinach Salad
Rating: 2/5

Healthy Jerk Crusted Pork Chops with Spinach Salad Recipe

NOTE: The prep time includes the marinating of pork chops for 30 minutes.

Pinto's & Cheese Fueling Hack
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Pinto's & Cheese Fueling Hack Recipe

We love mexican food, there's no denying that and losing things like bean burritos was tough.

Shrimp and Mushroom Curry
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Shrimp and Mushroom Curry Recipe

Curry is a great staple that every home should add to their regular rotation and this Shrimp and Mushroom Curry is good place to start.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Looking to save some effort? Try this no fuss Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps recipe.

Zucchini Lasagna
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

This Zucchini Lasagna recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your lasagna craving without the excessive fat and carbs. Light, delicious and 100% on plan!

Chicken Zoodle Alfredo
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chicken Zoodle Alfredo 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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