By Michelle Stierwalt-Hicks, The Globe and MailWhen you’re trying to shed weight and get leaner, it can be tough to cut back on calories.

Here are 10 simple healthy recipes for eating less and eating better.1.

Raw and simple.

The perfect combination of raw food and protein.1 a.

Raw chicken: 1 cup chicken breast, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.2.

Raw mushrooms: 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms, 1/4 cup finely shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3 cloves garlic.3.

Quinoa: 1 1/3 cups cooked quinoa, 1 1 1