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Lean and Green Recipes

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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.

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!

Beef & Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker/CrockPot)
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Healthy Beef & Vegetable Soup (Slow Cooker/CrockPot) Recipe

Today's recipe is for a delicious beef and vegetable soup made in a slow cooker. Slow cookers make preparing an amazing meal simple and easy!

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.

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!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

You are going to love dunking these appetizer meatballs in low-fat blue cheese or low-fat ranch salad dressing.

Healthy Parmesan Meatballs & Collard Greens Recipe

Who said meatballs were only for pasta? This Parmesan Meatballs & Collard Greens recipe is easy and delicious! This is a dish that the whole family is sure to love!

Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables Recipe

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!

Italian Shrimp and Broccoli
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Italian Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

I always love a simple shrimp recipe and this easy-to-make Italian Shrimp and Broccoli recipe is full of fiber and flavor; plus with the leanest option, you get 7 full oz of shrimp!

Spinach & Pepper Jack Breakfast Burrito
Rating: 4/5

Healthy Spinach & Pepper Jack Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Egg tortilla, who new! Now you can have an amazing breakfast that is healthy, delicious and completely on plan.

Personal Biscuit Pizza
Rating: 5/5

Healthy Personal Biscuit Pizza Recipe

Ah little mini-pizzas. This Personal Biscuit Pizza recipe is a great snack hack that you can have and still stay on plan for the day!

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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