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Lean and Green Recipes

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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Jicama Slaw
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Grilled Mahi Mahi with Jicama Slaw Recipe

Mahi mahi is delicate fish that has amazing flavor. This exceptional Grilled Mahi Mahi with Jicama Slaw recipe is a perfect summer night dish for you and the famliy!

Spaghetti Squash Kugel
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spaghetti Squash Kugel Recipe

This simple single serve casserole is a favorite around our house and you can add chick or shrimp to get a full lean and green meal with this Spaghetti Squash Kugel dish. 

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Trying to figure out what to make for dinner? Try this Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore recipe! It taste delicious and is easy to make!

Avocado Toast
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Avocado Toast Recipe

Avocados are by far my favorite healthy fat and this simple Avocado Toast fueling hack recipe takes them to a whole new level! Enjoy some avocado toast and still stay on plan.

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!

Mexican Taco Turkey Burger
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Mexican Taco Turkey Burger Recipe

Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad Recipe

Salmon and salad are a perfect combination and this Middle Eastern Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber, & Dill Salad recipe is bursting with flavor!

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.

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!

Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Bake
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Bake Recipe

We've all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we'll with this healthy lean and green Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Bake you're certain to get off on the right foot!

Cinnamon Bun Blondies
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Cinnamon Bun Blondies Recipe

I love a good rich cinnamon bun and now with this Cinnamon Bun Blondies fueling hack recipe I can enjoy them guilt free and on plan!

 

Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers Recipe

Every now and then you just need a nicely flavored burger and this Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers recipe is perfect for getting all those rich flavors!

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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