Cut out pork, ham, bacon...etc.

mtppatrick

I hear the pig is an unhealthy/unclean animal that is basically a living garbage disposal. And I also hear constantly from people that it is not a healthy food (regardless of religion). I loved bacon but switched to turkey bacon, its not the same but still not bad. I also hear shellfish is another unclean type of food. This sucks cuz I LOVE seafood. Crabs, lobster, muscles, shrimp, and clams, are all tasty to me...but should I cut that stuff out as well?

dls06

It truly depends on how far you want to take it. If you are commiting to eating a totally clean lifestyle?
check out http://www.eatcleandiet.com/

Troll

the term unclean in terms of meat typically comes from religion. If you eat ANY mass raised animal product its pretty positive that you're eating a living garbage dump.

dls06

This may be better.
http://cleaneatingclub.com/clean-eating-basics/what-is-clean-eating/

What is Clean Eating?
January 1, 2012 By JenniferM 1 Comment
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The concept of clean eating goes way back, at least 30 years, and began with bodybuilders, weight trainers and fitness enthusiasts, but there really was no “name” ascribed to this style of eating other than “fueling the body with the right foods.” Over the past couple of years, however, this way of eating has not only been given a name, but has become very popular due to Tosca Reno, author of the The Eat-Clean Diet book series. Although it’s referred to by some as a “diet,” clean eating is not actually a diet in the typical sense of the word, but what is it really?

What is clean eating?

Basically, clean eating is eating the most nutritious, healthiest foods possible while minimizing or completely eliminating junk (processed) food from your diet. Clean eating involves consuming food in it’s most natural form (think whole foods). There are varying “degrees” of eating clean. There are those who eat clean 100% of the time; those who have a “cheat” meal or a cheat weekend in which processed foods are on the menu; and those who are transitioning from eating processed foods to eating healthier, more nutritious foods.

Clean eating basics

If you want to clean up your diet and make healthier food choices, you can follow these few basic principles of clean eating:

Avoid processed foods, especially foods containing white flour and sugar
Avoid trans fat
Avoid colas and juices and make water your drink of choice
Eat mini-meals ((eating every 3 to 4 hours) and practice portion control)
Consume fresh fruits and vegetables
Eat lean cuts of meat
Choose whole grains when it comes to bread and pasta
When talking about clean eating is, it’s important to talk about what clean eating is not: clean eating is not a fad diet or a diet of any type really; it is a lifestyle. Clean eating is much more than a great way to lose weight. Avoiding processed foods and eating a clean diet can boost overall health, increase energy, boost your mood and you may even find your skin glowing.

You may find giving up processed foods a bit difficult at first, but don’t give up! If you need to know how to get started with a clean diet, here’s a few tips: Tips to Get Started Eating Clean

mtppatrick

Deecent, I really want to commit to a completely clean and healthy lifestyle!

HMonsterX

Deecent, I really want to commit to a completely clean and healthy lifestyle!

More power to ya!

I personally wont, i prefer taste and 90% healthier to no taste and 100% healthy

dls06

Deecent, I really want to commit to a completely clean and healthy lifestyle!

Glad to help. Good luck.:drinker:

cmcole2012

Deecent, I really want to commit to a completely clean and healthy lifestyle!

More power to ya!

I personally wont, i prefer taste and 90% healthier to no taste and 100% healthy

Agreed. I need a bit of flavor in my life at least sometimes, and totally organic "clean" foods just don't have that bang.

dls06

Deecent, I really want to commit to a completely clean and healthy lifestyle!

More power to ya!

I personally wont, i prefer taste and 90% healthier to no taste and 100% healthy

Agreed. I need a bit of flavor in my life at least sometimes, and totally organic "clean" foods just don't have that bang.

That's why they make Vanilla and Chocolate.

LorinaLynn

I'm having a Pulp Fiction flashback.

taso42

What's your motivation here, religion?

You can't switch from hog bacon to turkey bacon in the name of eating clean. Turkey bacon is just as processed if not more. (That doesn't stop me from eating it every day).

rc630

As someone who has kept kosher their whole life... I don't think cutting out pig meat and shellfish will do much for your weight. If you want to "eat clean" and you feel that will make a difference, then cut out processed foods, but if you like shellfish, bacon, etc., there isn't really a good reason to cut it out. These animals were likely considered unclean during biblical times because people would get diseases from eating them (usually because they weren't properly cooked/prepared), but fi you're preparing them correctly, it shouldn't be an issue.

california_peach

I hear the pig is an unhealthy/unclean animal that is basically a living garbage disposal. And I also hear constantly from people that it is not a healthy food (regardless of religion). I loved bacon but switched to turkey bacon, its not the same but still not bad. I also hear shellfish is another unclean type of food. This sucks cuz I LOVE seafood. Crabs, lobster, muscles, shrimp, and clams, are all tasty to me...but should I cut that stuff out as well?

Yes and also avoid anything that walks on a cloven hoof. No more goat for you, mister!

dhakiyya

I hear the pig is an unhealthy/unclean animal that is basically a living garbage disposal. And I also hear constantly from people that it is not a healthy food (regardless of religion). I loved bacon but switched to turkey bacon, its not the same but still not bad. I also hear shellfish is another unclean type of food. This sucks cuz I LOVE seafood. Crabs, lobster, muscles, shrimp, and clams, are all tasty to me...but should I cut that stuff out as well?

seafood is a really great source of protein, but some kinds if you get them from a polluted sea it can kill you, because they are filter feeders and accumulate toxins in them. The stuff you find in the supermarket will be sourced from clean seas, they won't skimp on this because of the risk of litigation/bad publicity if someone gets a nasty case of food poisoning or even dies from their seafood. Just don't catch it and eat it yourself without checking the status of the beach.

taso42

What about potatoes? They grow in dirt. That's about as dirty as it gets! Are potatoes unclean and unhealthy?

iKapuniai

Ugh, who cares how "unclean" pig is... it's freakin' delicious!

LazyDaise

Im going to tackle the other part of your question. I'm a marine biologist and the seafood you mentioned is considered unclean because they are 'filter feeders'. They basically suck in water and any particles in it are used as food and the 'empty' water expelled. They basically act like a filter would in an aquarium. However this doesn't make them a bad food supply but it this does depend on the pollution level of where they were caught/farmed. Seafood is nutritious and high in protein.

dhakiyya

What's your motivation here, religion?

You can't switch from hog bacon to turkey bacon in the name of eating clean. Turkey bacon is just as processed if not more. (That doesn't stop me from eating it every day).

That's a good point.

cheninaerin

In all honesty, I feel like when food is properly prepared and cooked, the elements of "unclean" basically disappear. Pork can be fattening, but lean cuts are great sources of protein. Shellfish are indeed bottom feeders, but their flesh, when cooked properly, is perfectly fine for you to eat.

Commitment is great, but the more you restrict yourself from foods you love, the greater the likelihood of failure- its proven. When it comes to pork, ham, bacon, etc... if its processed, eat in small quantities and every so often.

As for shellfish, I see no reason to cut that out entirely. Just a humble opinion.

Meggles63

What about potatoes? They grow in dirt. That's about as dirty as it gets! Are potatoes unclean and unhealthy?

Carrots, radishes, lettuce, etc. That's why I drink Vodka - kills all those unclean germs!:drinker:

Bentley2718

If they're given enough space to live in, pigs are actually quite clean. Pigs raised in factory farms live in awful conditions, and are fed whatever is cheapest that makes them get fat quickly.

Yasmine91

I hear the pig is an unhealthy/unclean animal that is basically a living garbage disposal. And I also hear constantly from people that it is not a healthy food (regardless of religion). I loved bacon but switched to turkey bacon, its not the same but still not bad. I also hear shellfish is another unclean type of food. This sucks cuz I LOVE seafood. Crabs, lobster, muscles, shrimp, and clams, are all tasty to me...but should I cut that stuff out as well?

Pigs are not meant to be eaten because their digestive system's are like us human beings. We can't poop and fertilize anything, our body's are so mucky. Sheep, cows, chickens, turkey's and fish are fine. Pigs have loads of parasites like worms in their bodies too. They're best to be left alone. In the beginning pigs were never eaten at all. Until I think some time many years ago someone insanely religious said to burn all pigs hence in Christianity, Islam and Judaism, pigs are forbidden to be consumed. So the guy in charge burnt the pigs and loved the smell. His curiosity got the better of him and so he tried some, I guess this is why pigs are now eaten. This is what my dad told me lol whether it's true or not I dunno but it's interesting XD

Nopedotjpeg

the term unclean in terms of meat typically comes from religion. If you eat ANY mass raised animal product its pretty positive that you're eating a living garbage dump.

This.

sweet110

Pigs will eat anything. Including garbage. Which is why poor people historically eat alot of pork. But a farmed pig eats what its given. Which makes it no cleaner or more unclean than any other domesticated animal. So "cleanliness" is a function of how its raised. No more, no less.

You may eat what you like...and if you are personally grossed out by pigs...why, sir, then do not eat them! I do not believe pork possesses any magical nutritional properties that you will miss if you stop eating them. But if your "grossed out" -ness is not a visceral reaction but a rational reaction to information...then you may feel free to stop being grossed out and eat all the domesticated pork you wish. And you can always choose animals raised in "cleaner" and more humane environments.

(*on a side note. Beef bacon...now *there's* some yummy stuff. I wouldn't touch processed-with-food-additives-to-taste-smoky-turkey bacon with a ten foot pole. But beef bacon...that's a winner!)

RumOne

If you are worried about how an animal is raised and proccessed, have you thought about going to a local farm to get your beef, chicken, pork, and eggs? It will be a bit more expensive but then you can see how the animals are fed. Grass fed cattle always taste better and so does free range chickens

Pandorian

Depends... my "pigs" pick a corner of their living area (and exercise yard etc) as their bathroom, they will go there and nowhere else as long as they have access to it. My cattle go wherever they are and always seem to end up covered in their own mess. My pigs stay cleaner than my cattle. Despite the cattle having a MUCH bigger land area to roam over.

I'll stick to the pigs where I know what they've eaten (kitchen scraps that would otherwise be in composter) as opposed to the CAFO stuff whenever I can. Same as my beef, I'll take pasture raised and finished beef over the ones fed/ finished on grain

Nopedotjpeg

I hear the pig is an unhealthy/unclean animal that is basically a living garbage disposal. And I also hear constantly from people that it is not a healthy food (regardless of religion). I loved bacon but switched to turkey bacon, its not the same but still not bad. I also hear shellfish is another unclean type of food. This sucks cuz I LOVE seafood. Crabs, lobster, muscles, shrimp, and clams, are all tasty to me...but should I cut that stuff out as well?

Pigs are not meant to be eaten because their digestive system's are like us human beings. We can't poop and fertilize anything, our body's are so mucky. Sheep, cows, chickens, turkey's and fish are fine. Pigs have loads of parasites like worms in their bodies too. They're best to be left alone. In the beginning pigs were never eaten at all. Until I think some time many years ago someone insanely religious said to burn all pigs hence in Christianity, Islam and Judaism, pigs are forbidden to be consumed. So the guy in charge burnt the pigs and loved the smell. His curiosity got the better of him and so he tried some, I guess this is why pigs are now eaten. This is what my dad told me lol whether it's true or not I dunno but it's interesting XD

I too get all my information from ancient religious contexts.

cmcole2012

Deecent, I really want to commit to a completely clean and healthy lifestyle!

More power to ya!

I personally wont, i prefer taste and 90% healthier to no taste and 100% healthy

Agreed. I need a bit of flavor in my life at least sometimes, and totally organic "clean" foods just don't have that bang.

That's why they make Vanilla and Chocolate.

Not much on the sweets. I enjoy savory foods, and it is nearly impossible to get the occasional comfort food while eating completely healthy. I know all the cooking tricks, but there is still something lacking when I can't get my fatty foods.

Yasmine91

I personally don't like the idea of eating an animal that is the biggest cause in bowel and stomach cancer here in the UK. I also have Swinophobia so loool I'm scared of them and would much prefer to stay away from them. My boyfriend loves torturing me by chasing me with pork sausages -_-

I don't eat anything from an animal now though. Pigs have the worst abuse I've ever seen in farming poor things.

MattGetsMad

These animals were likely considered unclean during biblical times because people would get diseases from eating them (usually because they weren't properly cooked/prepared), but fi you're preparing them correctly, it shouldn't be an issue.

Had to step in here and I am quite literally about to step in it for sure, but here goes:

During biblical times people had no idea about trichinosis or any other food born illness. There was never a doctor or scientist that was able to link people eating bad food (of any type) and people getting sick. Food laws, were created and are maintained, to promote divisiveness.

There were no ball teams, internets, Facebooks, or other ways for people to really bond, so "breaking bread" with someone was the best way to share and exchange ideas. Religion very smartly, separated people into groups that could not "break bread" together and were therefore much easier to control.

Chris Rock does a bit about how pork chops use to kill people and religion swearing them off because of it, but that really is just a bit and does not have any historical reference.

Want data to back this up? Do your own research please.

MassiveDelta

Ugh, who cares how "unclean" pig is... it's freakin' delicious!

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