How to let your family know you don't eat processed food?

FatFreeFrolicking

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

BoatsnHose

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

I should rephrase. Clean eating is a real thing, but it is certainly not what you suggest.

Clean eating is whatever helps you meet your goals to become more fit.

diannethegeek

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

The problem that you're going to run into is that all clean eaters seem to define it differently. Ask ten self-proclaimed clean eaters and they'll give you 10 different definitions, along with different exceptions that they allow. It causes some people to question what it really is if there's not even one definition that everyone can agree on.

FatFreeFrolicking

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

I should rephrase. Clean eating is a real thing, but it is certainly not what you suggest.

Clean eating is whatever helps you meet your goals to become more fit.

Okay, think whatever you want

eric_sg61

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Quote from the link I posted earlier:
"What Does “Clean” Even Mean?

Clean is such an ambiguous term, and the definition of a clean food changes depending on who you speak to – Talk to your typical bodybuilder, and they’ll say that brown rice, sprouted grain bread and cream of wheat are all clean carbs. Someone on the Paleo diet though – those “clean” carbs are now forbidden foods, as, in the Paleo follower’s eyes, grains are evil. They prefer a clean diet of nuts, seeds, in-season veggies, fish and meat.

“Hold it there”

In comes the vegetarian – “what’s so clean about animal products?” According to them, we shouldn’t be eating these – we need a diet full of fruit, beans and legumes. And so it goes on and on. There’s no single definition of clean, and it can’t be quantified. What can be quantified however, is calories and macronutrients."

FatFreeFrolicking

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Quote from the link I posted earlier:
"What Does “Clean” Even Mean?

Clean is such an ambiguous term, and the definition of a clean food changes depending on who you speak to – Talk to your typical bodybuilder, and they’ll say that brown rice, sprouted grain bread and cream of wheat are all clean carbs. Someone on the Paleo diet though – those “clean” carbs are now forbidden foods, as, in the Paleo follower’s eyes, grains are evil. They prefer a clean diet of nuts, seeds, in-season veggies, fish and meat.

“Hold it there”

In comes the vegetarian – “what’s so clean about animal products?” According to them, we shouldn’t be eating these – we need a diet full of fruit, beans and legumes. And so it goes on and on. There’s no single definition of clean, and it can’t be quantified. What can be quantified however, is calories and macronutrients."

Thanks for the lovely quote

DamePiglet

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Quote from the link I posted earlier:
"What Does “Clean” Even Mean?

Clean is such an ambiguous term, and the definition of a clean food changes depending on who you speak to – Talk to your typical bodybuilder, and they’ll say that brown rice, sprouted grain bread and cream of wheat are all clean carbs. Someone on the Paleo diet though – those “clean” carbs are now forbidden foods, as, in the Paleo follower’s eyes, grains are evil. They prefer a clean diet of nuts, seeds, in-season veggies, fish and meat.

“Hold it there”

In comes the vegetarian – “what’s so clean about animal products?” According to them, we shouldn’t be eating these – we need a diet full of fruit, beans and legumes. And so it goes on and on. There’s no single definition of clean, and it can’t be quantified. What can be quantified however, is calories and macronutrients."

Thanks for the lovely quote

IK,R?
It's very succinct and illustrates the point very well. Nice job!

LifeWithPie

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Is that like..a requirement?

RGv2

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Is that like..a requirement?

With no GMO I guess that means 90% of fruit is out the door......

MityMax96

Okay, so on my dad's side of the family, they're not very wealthy or anything so they just get processed food for everything. I've been staying down here for two weeks and I have yet to eat something that's not from a box/jar/can. I haven't eaten ANY fresh vegetables or fruit and I'm feeling really sick. Usually I eat as healthily as I can, but here there isn't one thing healthy. I can feel myself getting sick and I've already gained weight. But I don't want to be a hassle and be "picky" about my food or so they call it. What should I do? Should I just leave and go back home and shorten my visit?

Run around the house going "neener neener, you are all gonna die and I am not"

Srs though, you are spending time w/ your family and you can't enjoy yourself cause of the food??:huh: :huh:

Go to the dang store and buy some veggies then.

MyChocolateDiet

The great thing about all those processed foods in cans and boxes is that the cans and boxes list the calories which should make them easier to log in this app. Do that. Stay under your calorie goal. Your weight issue should resolve that way.

Don't say anything in specific about "processed foods" just ask for frozen veggies and say you are low on fiber. That's most likely what has you feeling funny. Frozen veggies are cheap and as nutritious as they would be bought fresh.

DamePiglet

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Is that like..a requirement?

With no GMO I guess that means 90% of fruit is out the door......

Don't forget the veges, too.
Those broccoli & cauliflowers didn't invent themselves, ya' know!

SueInAz

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Quote from the link I posted earlier:
"What Does “Clean” Even Mean?

Clean is such an ambiguous term, and the definition of a clean food changes depending on who you speak to – Talk to your typical bodybuilder, and they’ll say that brown rice, sprouted grain bread and cream of wheat are all clean carbs. Someone on the Paleo diet though – those “clean” carbs are now forbidden foods, as, in the Paleo follower’s eyes, grains are evil. They prefer a clean diet of nuts, seeds, in-season veggies, fish and meat.

“Hold it there”

In comes the vegetarian – “what’s so clean about animal products?” According to them, we shouldn’t be eating these – we need a diet full of fruit, beans and legumes. And so it goes on and on. There’s no single definition of clean, and it can’t be quantified. What can be quantified however, is calories and macronutrients."

I have trouble with the whole definition of "clean", too, let alone the word "healthy". Everyone I know who says they eat clean or healthy has a completely different definition than the others. I think most people who use the word don't even really understand what they mean when they say it.

I saw a survey a few months ago. The people most likely to believe they are better than you are people who are shopping in a whole foods store. More likely than religious nuts. That says something, doesn't it?

I'm loving this quote. I may have to save it and show it to the next friend or family member who talks to me about eating "clean."

FatFreeFrolicking

Clean eating is just a fad anyway, eat within calories and nothing bad will happen to you!

Yeah… no. Clean eating isn't a fad. It's a lifestyle just like those who choose to eat fast food, chips, and cookies. Some people simply don't WANT to eat those foods and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Clean eating isn't a real thing, so not sure how it can be a lifestyle

Uh, it is a real thing.

Clean eaters focus on whole foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies). They pay attention to ingredient lists and don't consume artificial additives or GMOs. They make their own salad dressing and protein bars.

Quote from the link I posted earlier:
"What Does “Clean” Even Mean?

Clean is such an ambiguous term, and the definition of a clean food changes depending on who you speak to – Talk to your typical bodybuilder, and they’ll say that brown rice, sprouted grain bread and cream of wheat are all clean carbs. Someone on the Paleo diet though – those “clean” carbs are now forbidden foods, as, in the Paleo follower’s eyes, grains are evil. They prefer a clean diet of nuts, seeds, in-season veggies, fish and meat.

“Hold it there”

In comes the vegetarian – “what’s so clean about animal products?” According to them, we shouldn’t be eating these – we need a diet full of fruit, beans and legumes. And so it goes on and on. There’s no single definition of clean, and it can’t be quantified. What can be quantified however, is calories and macronutrients."

I saw a survey a few months ago. The people most likely to believe they are better than you are people who are shopping in a whole foods store. More likely than religious nuts. That says something, doesn't it?

That may apply to some but doesn't apply to all who shop in whole foods stores.