20+ Lean and Green Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many eggs can you eat on Optavia? ›

Optavia recommends limiting egg consumption to one to two servings per day, depending on your specific meal plan and goals. By incorporating eggs into a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, you can enjoy their many health benefits while still achieving your weight loss and wellness goals.

Include nuts, seeds, nut butters, tahini, olives and avocados, which provide protein and/or fiber, so they maybe more satiating.

You can split the Lean & Green Meal into two smaller meals so that you are eating a total of seven meals instead of six. You may also incorporate an optional snack if needed. Be sure to talk to your independent OPTAVIA Coach for further guidance and support.

Lean and Green Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Buffalo Chicken is a classic combo, and it makes this lean and green meal creamy and delicious. Chicken is paired with low-fat cream cheese and cauliflower florets. The cauliflower bulks up the meal and takes on the buffalo flavor.

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It is important to consume all of your Fuelings plus the Lean & Green Meal(s) in each day; otherwise, you are not getting all the nutrition (calories, protein, and vitamins/minerals) required to maximize your plan's effectiveness.

In addition to five Fuelings and one Lean & Green Meal™, you may choose ONE of these optional snacks daily. Talk to your independent OPTAVIA Coach about plan-approved optional snacks including: OPTAVIA Puffed Snacks or OPTAVIA Popcorn.

When you reach your ideal weight, the Optavia Diet allows you to add servings of fruit, dairy, and grains, such as: Cottage cheese. Greek yogurt. Apples, bananas, berries, etc.

Low fat or nonfat dairy: yogurt, milk, cheese. Whole grains: whole grain bread, high fiber breakfast cereal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta. Legumes: peas, lentils, beans, soybeans. Starchy vegetables: sweet potatoes, white potatoes, corn, peas.

OPTAVIA® recommends that you contact your healthcare provider before starting and throughout your weight loss journey. It generally takes about 3 to 5 days to get into the fat-burning state if you're following the Optimal Weight 5 & 1 Plan® / Optimal Weight 5 & 1 ACTIVE Plan™ recommendations.

Can I eat 2 fuelings at once on OPTAVIA? ›

If you have to decide between skipping a meal or "doubling up" to ensure you get in all of your Fuelings and Lean & Green Meal(s) within a 24-hour period, it is better to double up (eat two Fuelings at the same time) than to miss the nutrition provided by one of the Fuelings.

It is important that you consume all of your Fuelings and the full portions of your Lean & Green Meal(s) each day. If you miss a meal, you may need to space the rest of your meals closer together to make sure you get the rest of your meals in before the end of the day.

Limit your portion sizes: Stick to a portion size of 3-4 ounces of cooked chicken per meal, which is about the size of a deck of cards. This will help you control your calorie intake and prevent overeating.

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If you're excessively hungry or tired in the first few days, have an extra Fueling or a couple of additional ounces of lean protein (e.g., 2 hard boiled eggs, 2, (1-oz.) low-fat cheese sticks, 2-3 oz. cooked chicken breast, etc.). It's better to have an extra Fueling than to go off your program entirely.

Fish: swordfish, trout, halibut Chicken: breast or white meat, without skin Ground turkey or other meat: 95% – 97% lean Pork: pork chop or pork tenderloin Meatless options: 2 whole eggs plus 4 egg whites, 2 whole eggs plus 1 cup liquid egg substitute, 1 2 oz. (1 ½ cups) 2% cottage cheese, 12 oz.

Eating eggs may support weight loss, especially if a person incorporates them into a calorie-controlled diet. Research suggests that eggs boost metabolic activity and increase feelings of fullness. Eating an egg-based breakfast may stop a person from consuming extra calories throughout the day.

For most healthy adults, it's safe to eat 1–2 eggs a day depending on how much other cholesterol is in your diet. If you already have high cholesterol or other risk factors for heart disease, it may be best to eat no more than 4–5 eggs per week.