LEAN AND GREEN COOKBOOK
Affordable, Enjoyable and Super Fast Recipes to Lose Weight Easily without Feeling the Bites of Hunger
by
SARAH ALICIA JONES
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Lean and green diet is the same as green diet, except it makes use of lean protein sources in place of the high fat ones.
In general, lean protein sources include skinless poultry, fish (e.g. cod and haddock), lean cuts of meat, eggs and vegetable proteins such as lentils and beans.
Some may assume that the lean diet is better for everyone when it comes to losing weight and improving health than a conventional low-fat diet, but the evidence does not yet support this claim. Recent studies show that lean diets have similar results to low fat diets in reducing body weight. Also, they do not show a considerable improvement in the health risk factors like blood lipids, blood pressure and insulin resistance compared to low-fat diets.
Lean and green diet is a special variant of the low-fat diet, which further makes use of lean proteins instead of fat in promoting weight loss and improving health risk. Lean protein sources include skinless poultry, fish (e.g. cod and haddock), lean cuts of meat, eggs and vegetable proteins such as lentils and beans. This kind of diet improves the metabolism by increasing the metabolic rate that speeds up weight loss. It also reduces the risk of obesity, because following the lean and green diet does not increase body fat as much as low-fat diets.
The emphasis is on consuming a small amount of meat and fish that are eaten twice a day, together with other protein sources such as eggs, lentils and beans. The diet includes vegetables in addition to fruits that are rich in vitamins (e.g. carrots). The green food includes different varieties of beans like green lentils, black-eyed peas and soybeans. Lean and Green diet is one of the healthy diets that should be consumed frequently, because it complements all other healthy diets.
The pros of lean and green diet are that it does not increase the risk of obesity, reduces body weight and improves health. The cons of lean and green diet are that it is not very popular and not many people know about it. On the other hand, lean and green diet is a healthy variant of low-fat diet that is low in fat, high in fiber content and rich in nutrients such as vitamins B6, B12 and C. It should be consumed by everyone who wants to follow a healthy diet plan.
The lean and green diet is probably not for everyone, but it is an excellent way to achieve optimal health. It makes the body function better, repairs tissues and fights cancer. Because it is a low-fat diet, it also decreases the risk of heart disease and stroke by regulating cholesterol levels. The lean and green diet is a good source of fiber that reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, digestive illnesses like constipation and diarrhea. It is also associated with lowering blood pressure levels. People with some medical conditions such as kidney disorders (or other renal diseases) may consult their doctor before following this diet. The lean and green diet is better for the people who need to lose weight quickly. It is also a good way of reducing overall cardiovascular risk. However, this diet is not appropriate for people with kidney diseases, because it requires more protein than their body can optimally use.
Chapter 1. Appetizer and Snack Recipes
Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Difficulty: Average
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients:
- 4 zucchinis, spiralized (2 green)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (1/2 condiment)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped (1/2 condiment)
- 2/3 cup olive oil (1/2 condiment)
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 healthy fat)
- 2 cups fresh basil (1/4 green)
- 1/3 cup almonds (1/2 healthy fat)
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper (1/8 condiment)
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt (1/8 condiment)
Directions:
- Add zucchini noodles into a colander and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Drain zucchini noodles well and pat dry.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Place almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer toasted almonds into the food processor and process until coarse.
- Add olive oil, cheese, basil, garlic, pepper, and remaining salt in a food processor with almonds and process until pesto texture.
- Cook avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Pour pesto over zucchini noodles, mix well, and cook for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with baked salmon.
Nutrition:
- 525 Calories
- 47g Fat
- 17g Protein
Herbed Wild Rice
Difficulty: Average
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 to 6 hours
Servings:
Ingredients:
- 3 cups wild rice, rinsed and drained (2 lean)
- 6 cups Roasted Vegetable Broth (2 condiment)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (1/8 condiment)
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves (1/8 condiment)
- tsp. dried basil leaves (1/4 green)
- 1 bay leaf (1/4 green)
- 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (1/4 green)
Directions:
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, mix the wild rice, vegetable broth, salt, thyme, basil, and bay leaf.
- Close and cook over low heat for 4 to 6 hours.
- You can cook this dish longer until the wild rice pops, taking about 7 to 8 hours.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- Stir in the parsley and serve.
Nutrition:
- 258 Calories
- 2g Fat
- 6g Protein
Barley Risotto
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 7 to 8 hours
Servings:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups hulled barley, rinsed (2 green)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 condiment)
- 1 (8-ounce) package button mushrooms, chopped (1 healthy fat)
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