Eat Clean

What is clean eating?

Clean eating is essentially eating foods that are not processed and that don't include refined sugar, additives and so on. 

The Basics 

• Eat whole foods
• This means the food hasn't been tampered with. 
• This would include things like whole fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy products, unsalted nuts and seeds, and grass-fed and free-range meats.
• Avoid processed foods
• Any food that has a label would be considered processed. 
• Whole grain pasta and natural cheeses don't need to be eliminated.
• The fewer the ingredients on the label the better. If you can't pronounce an ingredient, pass it up.
• Eliminate refined sugars
• Refined sugars are empty calories meaning they provide no nutritional value. 
• Great alternatives would be limited amounts of raw honey and pure maple syrup.
• Instead of artificial sweeteners use trivia (no sugar added) or stevia.
• Eat 5 or 6 small meals per day
• Eating smaller meals helps keep your metabolism in motion.
• It will also help you to never feel hungry or deprived.
• Cook your meals
• Cook from scratch. This means if it comes in a box its probably not your best option.
• Slice, dice, and sauté is the healthiest and tastiest way to to make meals you and your family will love.
• Combine protein with carbs
• Make sure your meals and snacks are balance. This will help keep you satisfied.
• This includes combing protein with carbs or carbs and fat.
• This helps to eliminate junk food cravings.

10 advantages to eating clean

1. Helps maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risk of of several diseases.
2. Helps provide adequate amounts of essential nutrients.
3. Whole foods are the best way to get a combination of micronutrients.
4. Foods high in micronutrients help reduce cholesterol levels and help regulate blood sugar.
5. Keeps you satisfied longer.
6. There are nutrients in whole foods that cannot be provided through supplements.
7. Helps the digestive system do its work.
8. Helps you feel stronger and more active.
9. By avoiding artificial ingredients your body system works more effectively.
10. When you feel good you tend to take better care of yourself in other ways.

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