Metabolism Boosting Recipes
Part of the weight loss journey is diet – consuming nutrient dense, whole foods that fuel your body and power your brain!
Protein plays a key role here, as it has an effect on a number of hormones. Protein stimulates production of the growth hormones IGF-1 and glucagon. IGF-1 increases muscle mass and glucagon promotes the burning of fat to provide energy. Glucagon’s main function is to increase blood sugar if it’s falling (from fasting or calorie deficit) – and when it’s released, the effect is less fat storage and increased fat burn.
Here are 3 delicious recipes that include sufficient amounts of protein along with healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients to help optimize your metabolism.
BAKED ZUCCHINI + FENNEL OMELET
Nutrition: Serves 4, per serving: protein 12g
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
About 1 lb of zucchini, grated
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 bulb fennel, halved, and thinly sliced
6 large eggs
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a round oven proof dish with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan and add the zucchini. Stir over medium heat until the liquid released by the zucchini has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and fennel, reduce the heat slightly, and cook until the onion begins to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool for a few minutes.
Beat the eggs together with a little salt and pepper and mix them with the vegetables in the bowl. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake until the omelet has set and the surface is golden, about 50 minutes.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes, Cut into slices and serve.
CUCUMBER SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Nutrition: Servings 4, per serving: protein 14g
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper
½ small red chile pepper, finely chopped
½ piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
3 tablespoons sweet chile sauce
2 sprigs dill finely chopped
8 ounces cooked shelled shrimp
Directions:
Peel the cucumbers and chop coarsely. Using a food processor or blender, puree the cucumbers, broth, creme fraiche, and lemon juice until completely smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Mix the chile, ginger, chile sauce, and dill and season to taste. Add the shrimp and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Serve the soup, topped with the shrimp in chilled bowls.
ITALIAN BEAN SALAD
Nutrition: Serves 4, per serving protein 29g
Ingredients:
SALAD
Arugula 5 ounces
1 10 ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and cut into small pieces (or substitute for fresh if available)
1 cup red kidney beans
4 ounces roast turkey breast, cut into strips
4 ounces cooked ham cut into strips
3 large, ripe tomatos, diced
4 hard boiled eggs, quartered
2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
DRESSING
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Combine the arugula in a salad bowl with the artichoke hearts, beans, turkey, ham and tomatoes.
To make the dressing, mix together the oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and parsley with a hand held blender or mix them in a screw top jar.
Garnish the salad with the eggs and sprinkle with the sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad or serve alongside.
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