What is clean eating?
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To me, it's basically eating foods that have been minimally processed and made with ingredients that are as close to their natural state as possible. No added sugars and absolutely no processed food and pre-packaged foods (with certain exceptions).
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A way to feel more superior than others by avoiding processed foods.
Funny. Having been on this site a few weeks, the snarky comments from the 'non-clean' eaters seem to outweigh the 'clean' lot by approximately a thousand to one. Maybe it's more a case of you feeling inferior?
I'd like to add, I don't eat 'clean' in any way, though am trying to transition to more 'healthful' eating.
To answer the OP. In very simple terms, it's about eating more whole foods and keeping processed to a minimum. If something comes in a tin or a packet, a good way to get a feel for how 'processed' it is is by checking its ingredients. The more ingredients, usually the more processed. Especially if you don't recognise 90% of them.
Amen. More than 90% of the snark here comes from people who follow IIFYM.0 -
Simple meals. Nothing processed.
Protein, veggies/fruit, minimal carbs.
For me anyway.0 -
I thought it meant eating after you bathe... Because I tend to eat dirty.0 -
A way to feel more superior than others by avoiding processed foods.
Funny. Having been on this site a few weeks, the snarky comments from the 'non-clean' eaters seem to outweigh the 'clean' lot by approximately a thousand to one. Maybe it's more a case of you feeling inferior?
I'd like to add, I don't eat 'clean' in any way, though am trying to transition to more 'healthful' eating.
To answer the OP. In very simple terms, it's about eating more whole foods and keeping processed to a minimum. If something comes in a tin or a packet, a good way to get a feel for how 'processed' it is is by checking its ingredients. The more ingredients, usually the more processed. Especially if you don't recognise 90% of them.
Amen. More than 90% of the snark here comes from people who follow IIFYM.
That's a rather sweeping statement and has as much confirmation bias as people 'on the other side' making similar sweeping statements.0 -
Clean eating is a term coined by body builders. Can be difficult to follow but is very healthy. Cook from scratch with fresh ingredients, mostly organic. NO processed foods. Recipes by Jillian Michaels, Jeannette Jenkins etc follow these guidelines
"pure"
"unprocessed"
"whole"
"clean"
"unchemical"
"non-toxic"
"no white breads"
"no junk food"
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Foods that come from the ground
No processed foods
This is a little too simplistic. In my profile I make reference to fritos being clean - it's a tongue-in-cheek poke at clean eating, but it's also fairly accurate, Look at a bag of frito-lay's fritos - they contain 3 ingredients; corn, corn oil, and salt. They are a whole grain food with no added colors, preservatives (other than salt), flavorings, etc ... I would argue that they are clean. I would not however argue that they are health food. They can be part of a healthy diet, however. Fritos arent bad - just a lot of fritos are bad .. just like anything else. Cape Cod chips are the same: Potatoes, Oil, Salt. But on no, Junk Food!!!!
If you take strawberries and make all natural jam, and some company uses the exact same recipe and sells it, is their less clean than yours?
That's what gets me about "clean"0 -
To me clean eating is eating fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats and dairy. Going easy on the boxed or canned foods and easy on the so- called stereotypical "junk" food (cakes, cookies, etc.). But that is just my take. "Clean eating" means something different to everyone and has no real definition. Neither is it necessary for weight loss. It's simply a buzzword.0
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A way to feel more superior than others by avoiding processed foods.
Funny. Having been on this site a few weeks, the snarky comments from the 'non-clean' eaters seem to outweigh the 'clean' lot by approximately a thousand to one. Maybe it's more a case of you feeling inferior?
I'd like to add, I don't eat 'clean' in any way, though am trying to transition to more 'healthful' eating.
To answer the OP. In very simple terms, it's about eating more whole foods and keeping processed to a minimum. If something comes in a tin or a packet, a good way to get a feel for how 'processed' it is is by checking its ingredients. The more ingredients, usually the more processed. Especially if you don't recognise 90% of them.
Amen. More than 90% of the snark here comes from people who follow IIFYM.
Interesting. What mathematical equation did you use to come to that percentage?0 -
Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?0
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Eating clean is when you use a bib and napkins and are careful not to make a mess.0
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I define it as eating less from the can and more from the pan. In other words if I can make it myself I do. I try to steer clear of any packaged foods that list ingredients that I can not pronounce or spell.
Im not obsessive about it. I do eat pre made stuff sometimes. I consider my diet 80% clean, pre- mfp it was probably 20%.0 -
Foods that come from the ground
No processed foods
This is a little too simplistic. In my profile I make reference to fritos being clean - it's a tongue-in-cheek poke at clean eating, but it's also fairly accurate, Look at a bag of frito-lay's fritos - they contain 3 ingredients; corn, corn oil, and salt. They are a whole grain food with no added colors, preservatives (other than salt), flavorings, etc ... I would argue that they are clean. I would not however argue that they are health food. They can be part of a healthy diet, however. Fritos arent bad - just a lot of fritos are bad .. just like anything else. Cape Cod chips are the same: Potatoes, Oil, Salt. But on no, Junk Food!!!!
If you take strawberries and make all natural jam, and some company uses the exact same recipe and sells it, is their less clean than yours?
That's what gets me about "clean"
My definition is simplistic because it's that simple. To me.0 -
‘When I use a word,’ Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, ‘it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.’0
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Hi pals I'm Kimberly & I'm working on becoming a healthier me!! I'm trying to make better food choices. What do you consider clean eating?
Hi Kimberly. There are a lot of clean eaters on MFP. Some like myself bow out of the deliberate clean eating threads because of the drama they create. Unfortunately starting a thread as such is often viewed as trolling. Good luck on your journey to a healthier you :drinker:0 -
Food that is white in color. Potatoes, peeled, and sugar are the cleanest foods out there.0
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Hi pals I'm Kimberly & I'm working on becoming a healthier me!! I'm trying to make better food choices. What do you consider clean eating?
Hi Kimberly. There are a lot of clean eaters on MFP. Some like myself bow out of the deliberate clean eating threads because of the drama they create. Unfortunately starting a thread as such is often viewed as trolling. Good luck on your journey to a healthier you :drinker:
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Or, perhaps, they are tired of being JUDGED.Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?0 -
Or, perhaps, they are tired of being JUDGED.Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
I think that there is a fair amount of judgment being thrown around on both sides of this "debate" for want of a better word. I don't like the use of the term "clean" because it's so vague, but I have plenty of friends IRL who use it regularly and each define it differently. To each his own, but I like my 5 seconds rule.0 -
Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
I'll start by saying...I am one of those people that eat...dirty.
Whether one chooses to open their diary up is an individual choice. This is an individual journey that we all take...with our own set of rules.
My diary has been closed at times...I am a private person...I do things my way. I find it a bit unsettling that total stranger would even be interested in what I eat.
I do think at times there are those that think they are superior because of some buzz word that they have stuck on their dieting. I also think that there are those that think they are a bit superior because they have an open diary.
I have never understood why this open/closed diary thing is such a big deal. Nor do I understand why we judge people based on whether they reveal what they eat...who even cares what anyone else is eating?0 -
Clean food is basically simple food which is easy to digest and which help to keep your body healthy and nourished.Any edible food item which is not easy on the stomach and has side effects like giving you gastric problem or some kind of uneasiness should be avoided.Balanced diet which contains all the vital nutrients and all the food groups is good clean food and I believe you can have good food when cooked at home.0
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Or, perhaps, they are tired of being JUDGED.Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
Doubt it...0 -
of course you do.
Or, perhaps, they are tired of being JUDGED.Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
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GREAT POST!Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
I'll start by saying...I am one of those people that eat...dirty.
Whether one chooses to open their diary up is an individual choice. This is an individual journey that we all take...with our own set of rules.
My diary has been closed at times...I am a private person...I do things my way. I find it a bit unsettling that total stranger would even be interested in what I eat.
I do think at times there are those that think they are superior because of some buzz word that they have stuck on their dieting. I also think that there are those that think they are a bit superior because they have an open diary.
I have never understood why this open/closed diary thing is such a big deal. Nor do I understand why we judge people based on whether they reveal what they eat...who even cares what anyone else is eating?0 -
Or, perhaps, they are tired of being JUDGED.Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
^^^^^THIS0 -
Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
I'll start by saying...I am one of those people that eat...dirty.
Whether one chooses to open their diary up is an individual choice. This is an individual journey that we all take...with our own set of rules.
My diary has been closed at times...I am a private person...I do things my way. I find it a bit unsettling that total stranger would even be interested in what I eat.
I do think at times there are those that think they are superior because of some buzz word that they have stuck on their dieting. I also think that there are those that think they are a bit superior because they have an open diary.
I have never understood why this open/closed diary thing is such a big deal. Nor do I understand why we judge people based on whether they reveal what they eat...who even cares what anyone else is eating?
I agree! Some like to push the diary issue regardless of the fact that having a closed diary is a personal choice exercised under the terms of MFP's privacy policy. Why some are so concerned with what others eat is a mystery. I suspect the real reason they push certain members to see in their diary is merely for judgmental purposes based on their own prejudiced ideal of what a food is or isn't. I don't want any part of that! No one has the right to ask or pressure another member to open their diary and bashing or attacking another member because they choose to have a closed diary is against the terms of MFP.
Again, I don't get into the 'clean eating' definition debates. I eat clean. I know what eating clean is. I don't need anyone else trying to change my mind, judging or ridiculing me.0 -
I have never understood why this open/closed diary thing is such a big deal.
Having an open diary IMO can be helpful to someone who is struggling reaching their goals. It can be a great resource of ideas for someone who is struggling to see what someone who has had success is doing. At the end of the day, isn't that why we are here?0 -
and of course you don't...
of course you do.
Or, perhaps, they are tired of being JUDGED.Why is it that more often then not (not always of course) the "clean eaters" are the ones with the closed diaries? Maybe you're not as "clean" as you'd like to think?
Doubt it...0 -
this is clean.0 -
It does not mean wash your food before you eat it. lol
I just got this off of the clean eating website that my daughter uses. I hope this helps.
Eat five to six times a day
Three meals and two to three 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 two liters of water a day
Preferably from a reusable canteen, not plastic; we’re friends of the environment here! Limit your alcohol intake to one glass of antioxidant-rich red wine a day.
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
This includes white flour, sugar, bread and pasta. Enjoy complex carbs such as whole grains instead.
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.
Choose organic whenever possible
If your budget limits you, make meat, eggs, dairy and the Dirty Dozen your organic priorities.
Consume healthy fats
Try to have essential fatty acids, or EFAs, every day.
Learn about portion sizes
Work towards eating within them.
Reduce your carbon footprint
Eat produce that is seasonal and local. It is less taxing on your wallet and our environment.
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.0
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