What is a Clean Diet?



Eating clean is the practice of eating whole, natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates. Clean eaters typically avoid anything processed or with added chemicals or preservatives. Clean eating is not a diet!


Clean Eating Principles

•Eating a mini-meal every two to three hours (5 to 6 small meals per day total) to keep blood sugar level and prevent hunger

•Combining lean proteins and complex carbs at every meal

•Avoiding all over-processed and refined foods (especially sugar, white rice, and white flour)

•Avoiding saturated and trans fat, instead consuming healthy fats

•Avoiding soda and other sugary juices and drinks

•Avoiding high-calorie, zero nutrient foods (i.e., junk food)

•Eating proper portion sizes

•Drinking at least 8 cups of water every day


Clean eating is not complicated, nor is it expensive. Oftentimes it is actually cheaper to buy clean eating foods than it is to buy prepackaged, processed foods. Although it is less expensive to eat clean and nutritious foods, it does require more time in the kitchen planning and cooking meals.

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