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Clean Eating "rules"
I subscribe to Clean Eating Magazine, and this is the information on the 1st page. It seems vague in some respects to me, so I don't know if that is a good thing or not. So FWIW, this how they define/describe clean eating...
What is CLEAN EATING?
The soul of clean eating is consuming food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible. It is not a diet; it?s a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation, leading to an improved life, one meal at a time.
EAT 5 to 6 TIMES A DAY ? three meals and 2 to 3 small snacks. Include a lean protein, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a complex carbohydrate with each meal. This keeps your body energized and burning calories efficiently all day long.
DRINK AT LEAST 2 LITERS OF WATER A DAY - (preferably from a reusable canteen, not plastic; we?re friends of the environment here!)
GET LABEL SAVVY - Clean foods contain just one or two ingredients. Any product with a long ingredient list is human-made and not considered clean.
AVOID PROCESSED AND REFINED FOODS such as white flour, sugar, bread, pasta. Enjoy complex carbs such as whole grains instead (quinoa, brown rice, barley, dried beans)
KNOW THY ENEMIES - Steer clear of anything high in saturated and trans fats, anything fried or anything high in sugar.
SHOP WITH A CONSCIENCE - Consume humanely raised and local meats.
CONSUME HEALTHY FATS (essential fatty acids or EFAs) everyday.
LEARN ABOUT PORTION SIZES and work toward eating within them.
REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. Eat produce that is seasonal and local. It is less taxing on your wallet and our environment.
DRINK WATER WITH A LEMON WEDGE INSTEAD. A glass of red wine for a special occasion is OK but it should be a rare indulgence. The health benefits of red wine are reversed after more than one glass a day.
SLOW DOWN AND SAVOR. Never rush through a meal. Food tastes best when savored. Enjoy every bite.
TAKE IT TO GO. Pack a cooler for work or outings so you always have clean eats on the go.
MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR. Food is a social glue that should be shared with loved ones. Improve the quality of your family?s life along with your own.
Re: Clean Eating "rules"
I know. It is unbelievable how much better we feel when eating clean. I have a friend and when she is not eating clean, I can actually see the difference in her skin.
That seems contradictory for most people. I'm pretty sure I can't get local, seasonal lemons here in Canada.
Germany 2012