Lean and Green RecipesRecipes for those on the Plan or Keto or Low-Carb Diet
 

 

 

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!

Mini Peanut Butter Cups
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Mini Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

I don't think I could make it without some chocolate and peanut butter; luckily this Mini Peanut Butter Cups fueling hack hits the sweet spot!

Healthy Mushroom Bun Sliders Recipe

How honestly doesn't love a good slider? Tiny little bite-sized burgers that are full of flavor and easy to handle!

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!

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!

French Toast Sticks
Rating: 2/5

Healthy French Toast Sticks Recipe

Nothing starts the day off like a great breakfast and this French Toast Sticks recipe is a great way to kick off your morning!

Mason Jar Chicken Parm Soup
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Mason Jar Chicken Parm Soup Recipe

Satisfy your Italian food cravings with this easy to prepare Mason Jar Chicken Parm Soup.

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!

Zucchini Spinach Manicotti
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Zucchini Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Manicotti is an Italian dish full of flavor, loaded with cheese and sauce.

Smash Potato Grilled Cheese
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Smash Potato Grilled Cheese Recipe

The taste of a good warm grilled cheese always brings back great childhood memories.

Baked Swai Fish with Tomatoes & Feta
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Baked Swai Fish with Tomatoes & Feta Recipe

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

Chessy Spinach Smashed Potatoes
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Chessy Spinach Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Who doesn't love some cheesy mashed potatoes?

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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