Clean eating ideas

rpoupard99

Also check out Clean Eating magazine. I like it for recipes and ideas. They also have a website: cleaneating.com

ctooch99

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

saraann4

I think your doing great. There's nothing wrong with wheat tortillas or almond/soy milk. good job

I never said anything was wrong with wheat tortillas and almond milk. I was just under the impression that clean eating meant no processed food. I love processed food, would love to cut a lot if it out though :ohwell:

you have to pick your battles a little. i use almond milk in my green smoothies. it is processed, but so is a green smoothie. and i consider my green smoothie to be very "clean"

i process most of our "processed food" myself. that way i can control the ingredients. we grow a considerable amount of our food and also subscribe to an organic CSA share. right now, our diet is very clean with the occasional dirty. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Yeah, I kind of agree, but almond milk is still processed. I guess everyone has a different definition of clean eating? When the OP said clean eating, I thought she meant pure clean eating. Perhaps, I'm way over my head here. I'm just curious.

Dave198lbs

Is there a clean eating bible?

no, i don't think there is, but you can start with any book written by Michael Pollan. Also look into Polyface Farms (Joel Salatin) and these two will give you most of the information you need to get started.

actually the way the folks in the bible days ate was pretty clean

PaleoPath4Lyfe

I just have to ask because I am seeking to incorporate clean eating into my diet. How is whole grain tortilla wraps and organic almond milk considered clean eating? I thought clean eating was eating w/out it being processed?

Its not clean.

And also makes no sense to not eat whole eggs.

Whole eggs are great! But I have high cholesterol so I try to avoid the yolk.

Egg yolks don't make your cholesterol high. And the more cholesterol you eat, the less your body has to make, therefore your cholesterol will drop.

saraann4

Everyone has different definitions of clean. I've been trying to eat cleaner, and my skin is now glowing. I just eat as many fruits and veggies as I can. Other than that, oatmeal, cheese, milk, and protein powder are my "staples." My diet vastly varies on what we have in the house.

Your staples are all processed. I'm confused. If anything you should have recommended fruits and veggies???? :noway:

Dave198lbs

Egg yolks don't make your cholesterol high. And the more cholesterol you eat, the less your body has to make, therefore your cholesterol will drop.

not even most doctors understand this truth

kittenkris

Add quinoa. Also you can cook and eat wheat berries

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

Honestly, I don't consider anything made from a grain and especially soy as being a clean item.

I barely purchase anything from a store. I even make my own personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and use essential oils and soap nuts in my laundry.

Kalynx

Angie - I would just consider how "real" it is like the above posted mentioned, and in that sense..consider how it was processed, can you understand what the ingredients are on the package, what kind of oils are used, how many forms of sodium are in it, etc. Did it come from nature that way or was it altered somehow unnaturally.

as far as your list - i read a recipe i want to try that might work with your ingredients....here is the link!


Baked Stuffed Red Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, and Thyme

http://www.marthastewart.com/355531/baked-stuffed-red-peppers-cherry-tomatoes-feta-and-thyme

you would just need a good saltier cheese...or even just mozz or swiss would be tastey i bet!

kayemme

Is there a clean eating bible?

no, i don't think there is, but you can start with any book written by Michael Pollan. Also look into Polyface Farms (Joel Salatin) and these two will give you most of the information you need to get started.

actually the way the folks in the bible days ate was pretty clean

to be fair, they also sold their daughters...

edit: i'm thinking that's not a very nice statement because i shouldn't hash on christians. so i'm leaving it, but apologizing for it sincerely.

joel salatin is a christian, too. and i do love what he has to say. he's raises meat, which i don't typically consume, but i love the respect he has for the earth, the animals and his faith.

kayemme

Baked Stuffed Red Peppers with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, and Thyme

i'm having almost this for dinner tonight (sans tomatoes cuz they're not in season for us quite yet)

Dave198lbs

Is there a clean eating bible?

no, i don't think there is, but you can start with any book written by Michael Pollan. Also look into Polyface Farms (Joel Salatin) and these two will give you most of the information you need to get started.

actually the way the folks in the bible days ate was pretty clean

to be fair, they also sold their daughters...

the daughters didnt think it was so fair

amberlitaaa

Check out some of Tosca Reno's books on clean eating! thegraciouspantry.com is also a good place to get started with clean eating, there's even a free printable guide to getting started, stocking your pantry and a lot more.

also, in terms of bread, some of Ezekiel bread is considered "clean". It's usually in the freezer section!

JosieRawr

I am really surprised by how many people get hung up over the words "processed and "unprocessed" on MFP. Unless you are picking your own food from your own garden (which some people do), your food is processed to a degree. Avacados are IQF'd in a processing plant for transport as they will spoil almost immediately.

I kinda prefer "fake" food to "real" food. A Twinkie is fake food. An Avacado is "real" food...

That's mostly my version of it too, I am a Real food eater lol. (mostly anyways)

ctooch99

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

Honestly, I don't consider anything made from a grain and especially soy as being a clean item.

I barely purchase anything from a store. I even make my own personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and use essential oils and soap nuts in my laundry.

OK - wow, I have a lot to learn. I was proud of myself for substituting tofu for meat - ha! Is there something particular about soy that is negative on good health? I don't (knowingly) eat a lot of it, but I do like Tofu.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

Honestly, I don't consider anything made from a grain and especially soy as being a clean item.

I barely purchase anything from a store. I even make my own personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and use essential oils and soap nuts in my laundry.

OK - wow, I have a lot to learn. I was proud of myself for substituting tofu for meat - ha! Is there something particular about soy that is negative on good health? I don't (knowingly) eat a lot of it, but I do like Tofu.

I have Thyroid issues so soy is a big no no.

And for some men (not all) it can greatly affect testosterone levels causing them to decrease due to being soy being estrogenic.

Now, fermented soy (like Asians use) is not like the soy found in the US. I was also told if your going to eat soy products to seek out fermented soy products at International or Asian stores.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Check out some of Tosca Reno's books on clean eating! thegraciouspantry.com is also a good place to get started with clean eating, there's even a free printable guide to getting started, stocking your pantry and a lot more.

also, in terms of bread, some of Ezekiel bread is considered "clean". It's usually in the freezer section!

Yes, Ezekiel bread is sprouted grains..............No where near a "whole grain" wrap or bread product. Much different.

ctooch99

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

Honestly, I don't consider anything made from a grain and especially soy as being a clean item.

I barely purchase anything from a store. I even make my own personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and use essential oils and soap nuts in my laundry.

OK - wow, I have a lot to learn. I was proud of myself for substituting tofu for meat - ha! Is there something particular about soy that is negative on good health? I don't (knowingly) eat a lot of it, but I do like Tofu.

I have Thyroid issues so soy is a big no no.

And for some men (not all) it can greatly affect testosterone levels causing them to decrease due to being soy being estrogenic.

Now, fermented soy (like Asians use) is not like the soy found in the US. I was also told if your going to eat soy products to seek out fermented soy products at International or Asian stores.

Ya know what, now that I think of it, it does make sense - Soy is one of those Monsanto - Franken crops that sems to be in everything like corn. Thanks for the info. Boy it is really frustrating and confusing trying to eat healthy these days!

kayemme

Ya know what, now that I think of it, it does make sense - Soy is one of those Monsanto - Franken crops that sems to be in everything like corn. Thanks for the info. Boy it is really frustrating and confusing trying to eat healthy these days!

it is at first, but once you start to see, you can't stop. so keep your eyes peeled!

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

Honestly, I don't consider anything made from a grain and especially soy as being a clean item.

I barely purchase anything from a store. I even make my own personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and use essential oils and soap nuts in my laundry.

OK - wow, I have a lot to learn. I was proud of myself for substituting tofu for meat - ha! Is there something particular about soy that is negative on good health? I don't (knowingly) eat a lot of it, but I do like Tofu.

I have Thyroid issues so soy is a big no no.

And for some men (not all) it can greatly affect testosterone levels causing them to decrease due to being soy being estrogenic.

Now, fermented soy (like Asians use) is not like the soy found in the US. I was also told if your going to eat soy products to seek out fermented soy products at International or Asian stores.

Ya know what, now that I think of it, it does make sense - Soy is one of those Monsanto - Franken crops that sems to be in everything like corn. Thanks for the info. Boy it is really frustrating and confusing trying to eat healthy these days!

I stick with farm raised and pastured meats, vegetables and fruits from farmers market and CSA membership, family members and the pick your own gardens and orchards.

Meat, fat , vegetables and fruit are what I eat.

Simple.

ctooch99

Ya know what, now that I think of it, it does make sense - Soy is one of those Monsanto - Franken crops that sems to be in everything like corn. Thanks for the info. Boy it is really frustrating and confusing trying to eat healthy these days!

it is at first, but once you start to see, you can't stop. so keep your eyes peeled!

Gotta say, since I have been on MFP and talking to folks like you on these threads, I am beginning to see the Matrix... scary how much garbage is in our food...

ctooch99

Clean eating is not totally unprocessed foods - 5 ingredients or less with names that you recognize (no chemicals or preservatives). And no refined sugars or white carbs. You can't eat plain whole grains, you know.

Add oatmeal to your list, that's a definite go-to in my house.

If it comes from a package bought from the store, it has more than 5 ingredients and is not clean.

Here is the ingredient label on my Tofu from Wegmans (a store): Water, Organic Whole Soy Beans, Calcium, Nigari

Not being a jerk - honestly confused as to what is "clean"

Honestly, I don't consider anything made from a grain and especially soy as being a clean item.

I barely purchase anything from a store. I even make my own personal hygiene, cleaning supplies and use essential oils and soap nuts in my laundry.

OK - wow, I have a lot to learn. I was proud of myself for substituting tofu for meat - ha! Is there something particular about soy that is negative on good health? I don't (knowingly) eat a lot of it, but I do like Tofu.

I have Thyroid issues so soy is a big no no.

And for some men (not all) it can greatly affect testosterone levels causing them to decrease due to being soy being estrogenic.

Now, fermented soy (like Asians use) is not like the soy found in the US. I was also told if your going to eat soy products to seek out fermented soy products at International or Asian stores.

Ya know what, now that I think of it, it does make sense - Soy is one of those Monsanto - Franken crops that sems to be in everything like corn. Thanks for the info. Boy it is really frustrating and confusing trying to eat healthy these days!

I stick with farm raised and pastured meats, vegetables and fruits from farmers market and CSA membership, family members and the pick your own gardens and orchards.

Meat, fat , vegetables and fruit are what I eat.

Simple.

I hear ya - gonna have to seek those out in my community - I go to a small butcher shop, but I will have to see where he gets his meat from (I know it sure tastes better than anything from big stores).

kayemme

Also check out Clean Eating magazine. I like it for recipes and ideas. They also have a website: cleaneating.com

oh, i'll check this out! thank you for the tip!

edit: wow, this site is great! even the meaty meals can easily be turned vegetarian!

angiezturn

wow love the site!! It has a ton of recipes!! Thanks for the advice.

linz1125

I don't have any staple - but I remembered I had found the blog thegraciouspantry.com and she has a ton of recipes. I think she also has several lists of staple foods.

I LOVE that site!

I make a lot of smoothies for breakfast - my fav being Greek yogurt, frozen banana, honey, and spinach with a splash of almond milk.
I make sure to get plenty of things for salads - greens, carrots, beets, radishes, and even fruit. Also add nuts like almonds or walnuts to salads = YUM!