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Clean Calorie Dense Foods
Hi Guys, I hope you're all well and enjoying+succeeding in your journey's to clean eating. I wanted to discuss and learn from some of you how you manage to hit your calorific targets whilst sticking to cleaner foods? I eat very clean for the most part but do struggle to hit my calorie goals when sticking to 'squeeky clean'…
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Clean Protein Powder
I'm looking for a clean/cleaner version of protein powder and wondering if any of you had suggestions? I've used BioChem in the past and am now considering Harmonized Protein.
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Healthy Body Challenge
Hi all nutrient-focused peeeeeps! I am about to embark on a challenge called the Healthy Body Challenge! It is my goal to lose 10 pounds! Anyone want to join me?
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Hello - Intro
Hi - The process for me has been gradual with okay results. About a year ago, I gave up artificial sweeteners. After Christmas, I started trying to follow a more Mediterranean diet for health reasons (High Cholesterol). Last Feb I became a cut out most red meat and started to try to eat more beans/fish/shrimp. The good…
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Introducing Myself
Hi, everyone! My name is Angela and I have been eating clean for about 6 months. I started seeing a Maximized Living Chiropractor and following the nutrition plan in February. I lost 18 lbs in 3 months, but have since then slacked off and have gained back 5 of that. Before I started eating clean I had lost 75 lbs in 2…
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What to get at Whole Foods
This Saturday I will be coordinating an adoption event at a Whole Foods (I volunteer with a local animal rescue org) and I thought afterwards I'd do a little shopping. What are some your favorite things to get at Whole Foods?
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Dairy??
I am new to clean eating and wondering why dairy is not considered good? I have seen some high levels of salt in cottage cheese but what about sour cream, and some cheeses....? I have also seen some posts saying to avoid protein powders. Can someone enlighten me on this one also. Thanks
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Starbucks NSV
I studied in Starbucks today for 4 1/2 hours while my car got worked on nearby (I had no ride so I just had to wait it out)... EVERYTHING in the counter was sugar laden and processed BUT I didn't have anything bad for me! All I had was black tea straight from the bag. I ate some nuts and chopped bell pepper I brought with…
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Breakfast Protein Shake Recipe
Want to share my latest protein shake recipe! I’ve been doing whey protein since January, but have been increasingly uncomfortable with it and wanting to switch. Finally made the switch to pea protein, but that stuff is definitely not anywhere as tasty as whey, so on a suggestion from a friend (Thanks Julie!!) went to work…
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New to clean eating....Day #1
Hello. I am new to clean eating. Today was my first day of a lifestyle change. It was a little tough. I have done a lot of research, but I could always learn more about cleani eating. I am looking for MFP friends for support and advice. I look forward to a healthier lifestyle.
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Clean Food Exceptions
Each of us has our own standards by which we deem a food clean or not, but what foods, that are not necessarily clean, do you make exceptions for and eat anyway? Mine are mostly dairy: 2% Cottage Cheese Laughing Cow Cheese Organic String Cheese Applegate Farms Organic Cheese Slices Boarshead Low Sodium Turkey & Roast Beef…
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Okay...if I MUST
Hello everyone, I'm lifting weights using New Rules of Lifting for Women and I love it! The only problem is, my clothes are fitting tighter instead of looser and I've gained 3-4lbs. I wouldn't be complaining about the weight gain if inches were coming off, but since they aren't I know that my food choices have not been up…
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Simple and Easy Summer Salad Recipe
Hey all, This recipe isn't that groundbreaking, but it's light, nutritious, and incredibly easy to make. Ingredients: A few strawberries, sliced A couple cups (or more) of your fave raw greens Red Wine Vinegar (to taste) Put it all in a bowl and eat to your heart's delight! I'm thinking other kinds of berries would work…
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole (Clean)
If you love stuffed peppers, you'll love this recipe. This inside out stuffed pepper casserole will be a hit at your dinner table. Best of all its Clean! 1 can fire roasted no salt added diced tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 2 chopped green/red bell peppers 1 medium sweet onion 1 tbsp grapeseed oil 20 oz of Italian turkey…
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I'm New to this Group and New to Clean Eating
Hi Everyone I can't get over how big this group is .... I'm number 112 to join!!! I have been on MFP for just over 6 weeks and started the clean eating regime one week ago. I have lost 5.5 kilos (12 pounds) and almost half of that has been this week (2.4 kilos / 5 pounds). So I am impressed with this way of eating. I…
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Worst Thing You've Tasted On Your Fitness Journey ?
I saw this topic on the main board, but thought it might be more interesting to me if I heard from clean eaters. The worst thing I've tasted is beet juice. Tasted like liquid dirt to me. I also didn't like kale the first time I put it in a smoothie as it's earthy taste overpowered everything else. I am trying to make peace…
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Delicious Dinner Recipe Share
Hey y'all, I just started reading Michael Pollan's "Cooked" and realized how much I had let myself slip off the cooking train, especially when works get crazy busy. I'm trying to start cooking for myself once a week and would love to share some tasty -- healthy -- recipes with people. Here's what I did last week:…
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Desserts
I am looking for some clean food ideas to satisfy my sweet tooth. I do eat a lot of fruit but sometimes I just want something else. Would love to hear any suggestions you all might have.
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cleaner higher calorie snacks?
What are your go to options?
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HELP!!
I'm just starting my weight loss plan & need some serious support to keep up with healthy eating habits. I have a TERRIBLE sweet tooth & am known to give into cravings. Please share how you keep up with healthy eating!!
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Natural Oils with SPF!
This is great news to me!!!! Or....this one!
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clean eating friends
I am going to be starting clean eating on June 12th when my food stamps come in. i would love clean eating friends to help me and give me tips on this. i am so tired of the junk food and want to say goodbye . I know eating clean will help me feel a lot better too.
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Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen
I'm in an organic co-op and generally use the wholefoods store for any extras I want that are not in my weekly box but if I need something on the spur of the moment and can't get organic locally I check this list put out by the EWG on what has loads of nasty pesticides and I should avoid. For more info go to…
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Interesting GMO chart
I thought this was quite interesting.... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/981585_10151518121804003_1396649943_o.jpg I cannot take the time to figure out how to size down the supersize graphic, so am just including the link!
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White Sugar, I'm breaking up with you for good!
It's been about 2 years since I broke up with refined sugar--and I don't miss it at all! I have fun trying to figure out new ways to make the old standby baking stuff without refined anything! One of my fave bloggers: Food Babe This is a post about all the other sugar alternatives out there ( NO CHEMICALS)!! Enjoy!…
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Irritable bowel or Crohn's? Interesting article.
Today is a research day for me, which means I get to glean some really awesome articles! This one is about a disease in cows called MAPs--under the microscope, it is identical to crohn's! Food for thought! http://www.wellfedhomestead.com/want-chrons-buy-milk-and-beef-from-the-grocery-store
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Clean Eaters - do you have a non-clean "guilty pleasure"?
Mine is veggie sausages...I love them! I'm not even a vegetarian but I can't resist the odd Vegetarian sausage - my favourite brand is Cauldron. Mmm 75 calories each they are so yummy. Full of all sorts of crap but I only eat them every now and again. :laugh:
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Another reason to forego non-organic chicken!
Thank God for watchdog groups!!! http://foodandwaterwatch.org/pressreleases/food-water-watch-sues-fda-for-concealing-records-on-arsenic-in-poultry-feed/ Washington, D.C.—Today the consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch announced that it sued the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), saying that the agency has unlawfully…
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Fave tips that you give people--and they love it!
Do you find that you are often sought out for your "food knowledge"? I am....and I enjoy having discussions with people who are learning about real food for the first time. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard: "oh! I didn't know that"! So I really enjoy researching new topics and advancing on all there is to…
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Clean Eating Beginner
Im having a hard time finding foods that are truly "clean" outside of fruits and veggies. I would like to add additional options to my meals to keep from getting bored with foods (my main reason for weight loss failure!) Any suggestions?