Lean and Green Recipes

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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.

Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Cheese Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

This Cheesy Cauliflower Crust pizza is no frills, but still taste great! Don't let the limited ingredients list fool you there is plenty of flavor in this lean and green favorite!

Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken
Rating: 3/5

Healthy Cauliflower Asparagus Risotto with Chicken Recipe

You will die for this unbelievably lean and green risotto, made with cauliflower rice, asparagus, and chicken. Plus, you'll stay on plan with an easy to prepare recipe!

Grilled Root Beer Marinated Chicken
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Grilled Root Beer Marinated Chicken Recipe

Trying to figure what to grill? Try this Grilled Root Beer Chicken recipe! Trust us, it's worth the wait!

Beef and Chinese Broccoli
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Healthy Beef and Chinese Broccoli Recipe

Brown & White Mushroom Soup
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Brown & White Mushroom Soup Recipe

Nothing is better on cooler days than a nice warm cup of soup. This amazing Brown & White Mushroom Soup is rich, creamy and completely on plan!

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.

Pan-Seared Scallops and Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Pan-Seared Scallops and Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Scallops are an amazing option for those looking for a lighter protein, but are not big on fish.

Quest Chips Taco Salad
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Quest Chips Taco Salad Recipe

If you haven't discovered Quest products yet then you're missing out!

Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

Are you a casserole and pizza lover; well this is the perfect combination of both!

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!

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.

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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