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Lean and Green Recipes

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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.

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. 

Blackened Shrimp Bites
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Blackened Shrimp Bites Recipe

A simple an easy little leanest option, this Blackened Shrimp Bites recipe is perfect for summer or anytime!

Healthy Chicken in Spinach Sauce Recipe

This Chicken in Spinach Sauce is a healthy and delicious meal that you can quickly prepare for the whole family! 

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.

Mini (Big) Mac Salad
Rating: 3/5

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.

Healthy Broiled Greek Burger with Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Simple and delicious, this Broiled Greek Burger with Lettuce Wraps recipe is a breeze to make and is sure to please even picky eaters!

Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Feta Recipe

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

Healthy Salmon Florentine
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Salmon Florentine Recipe

Salmon is by far our favorite fish when prepared properly and this Salmon Florentine recipe is sure to leave you satisfied!

Zucchini Spinach Manicotti
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Zucchini Spinach Manicotti Recipe

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

Mini Pepper Nachos
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Mini Pepper Nachos Recipe

Who doesn't love a plate full of loaded nachos? We'll now you can indulge without the guilt of added carb calories.

Skinny Peppermint Mocha
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Skinny Peppermint Mocha Recipe

When it's cold out and the holiday season is upon us there's nothing better to start the day than a nice mocha!

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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