"clean foods"

ilovemybuggy

I've been seeing a lot of posts throughout the forums talking about 'clean foods' ... is there a list somewhere that would tell me what these foods are- and are not. I want to make sure i'm eating the right things.

jsj024519

clean foods are a myth. calories in and calories out is what counts to lose weight.

Twinkie Diet: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

just my two cents.

RobynMWilson

As little processed foods as possible...REAL foods, organic when possible, grass fed beef and butter, real fruits and veggies. I'm slowly working toward it myself. I'm spending less and less time in the middle aisles in the supermarket and spending most of my time around the perimeter where the "real" food is now lol

ilovedeadlifts

the whole clean vs dirty thing is kind of bogus.

you can eat foods that aren't "clean" and still achieve your goals. the main thing is hitting your daily macro goals, consistently.
I was my leanest at a time when i drank beer and ate wings often.
It's about the overall numbers, not "clean" or "unclean" food sources.

That being said, try to eat unprocessed foods. They usually have more micronutrients and not as much garbage in them.
I try to stick to foods that have ingredients I can pronounce.

ilovemybuggy

http://livelifeactive.com/2012/02/29/eating-clean-approved-foods-list/

Does this seem accurate?

ilovemybuggy

clean foods are a myth. calories in and calories out is what counts to lose weight.

Twinkie Diet: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

just my two cents.

Ohhhh, thank you guys!!

ilovemybuggy

As little processed foods as possible...REAL foods, organic when possible, grass fed beef and butter, real fruits and veggies. I'm slowly working toward it myself. I'm spending less and less time in the middle aisles in the supermarket and spending most of my time around the perimeter where the "real" food is now lol

That's what i've been trying to do, too!! I am just new to this dieting thing- so i'm trying to eat as best as I can.

ilovemybuggy

the whole clean vs dirty thing is kind of bogus.

you can eat foods that aren't "clean" and still achieve your goals. the main thing is hitting your daily macro goals, consistently.
I was my leanest at a time when i drank beer and ate wings often.
It's about the overall numbers, not "clean" or "unclean" food sources.

That being said, try to eat unprocessed foods. They usually have more micronutrients and not as much garbage in them.
I try to stick to foods that have ingredients I can pronounce.

Thanks!! I'll be trying to do the same.

mikeyboy

I saw it stated as food without preservitives or chemicals. For me it's food that doesn't end up on my clothes! :laugh:

kristinL16

There are a lot of opinions on what consitutes a "clean food" but for me, clean means at the very least that it is not processed and in it's natural state. If you really want to get technical you could add that the food is in it's natural state but also organically grown, etc. Meat would be organic, cage free, hormone free and so on. Foods that are premade should have as few ingredients as possible (no fillers, preservatives, white/refined flour or sugar, etc). Although I don't currently eat 100% clean, I do like Tosca Reno's books as well as Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michael's. They both talk about the benefits of eating clean and identifying ingredients to watch out for.

916lude

I compare it as boxed/canned to unboxed/uncanned or processed vs unprocessed. Things high in sodium and prepackaged I consider to not be clean. Fresh veggies/fruits and meats I consider to be clean

Some examples:

So rice cooked in a pot or your rice cooker is cleaner than rice a roni from the box

Creating a mushroom sauce out of fresh mushrooms to top on your chicken breast would be cleaner than putting a can of mushroom soup on some frozen chicken nuggets.

If you gotta pull it out of the box, pull off the wrapper or just puncture where the potatoes are and microwave to cook it, probably not so clean.

HTH

WendyFitMomCHANGED

http://livelifeactive.com/2012/02/29/eating-clean-approved-foods-list/

Does this seem accurate?

This looks about right. I posted a blog last week that has tons of links to clean eating websites with lots of helpful hints:

I'm a clean eater too. Feel free to add me to your friend list if you need more support. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/WendyFitMom/view/how-i-m-becoming-a-clean-lean-momma-pics-week-27-update-296731

ilovedeadlifts

I do like the list you posted, OP.

Whole foods are the way to go. You can have your processed snacks here and there, but overall you want fresh foods.

marlopaterson

Try www.thegraciouspantry.com She's got LOADS of tips, recipes, etc -- ALL clean!

Clean eating is basically giving up processed stuff, refined stuff, etc. Getting back to things in their natural state. Give that site a look, I bet it will help you!

sarahkatara

not a myth.

thegraciouspantry.com.

she got me started and has awesome recipes and ideas.

ilovemybuggy

There are a lot of opinions on what consitutes a "clean food" but for me, clean means at the very least that it is not processed and in it's natural state. If you really want to get technical you could add that the food is in it's natural state but also organically grown, etc. Meat would be organic, cage free, hormone free and so on. Foods that are premade should have as few ingredients as possible (no fillers, preservatives, white/refined flour or sugar, etc). Although I don't currently eat 100% clean, I do like Tosca Reno's books as well as Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michael's. They both talk about the benefits of eating clean and identifying ingredients to watch out for.

I was JUST looking online for that book yesterday- but I kind of wanted to get a glimpse into it before I bought it!!!

Edit: Master your metabolism, that is.

ilovemybuggy

I compare it as boxed/canned to unboxed/uncanned or processed vs unprocessed. Things high in sodium and prepackaged I consider to not be clean. Fresh veggies/fruits and meats I consider to be clean

Some examples:

So rice cooked in a pot or your rice cooker is cleaner than rice a roni from the box

Creating a mushroom sauce out of fresh mushrooms to top on your chicken breast would be cleaner than putting a can of mushroom soup on some frozen chicken nuggets.

If you gotta pull it out of the box, pull off the wrapper or just puncture where the potatoes are and microwave to cook it, probably not so clean.

HTH

Great, thanks!!

JOEYJACKMOM

http://www.fat2fitradio.com/media/pages/ladder/

AJ_Pete

I eat fairly clean. I use the below link as a guide AND ONLY a guide because I still eat pizza and chocolate. It is basically anything that can be grown; lean meats, veggies, etc. And I feel much better without the processed foods.

http://www.decidetostayfit.com/michis-ladder.pdf

dp1228

clean foods are a myth. calories in and calories out is what counts to lose weight.

Twinkie Diet: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

just my two cents.

smh. there's major difference between eating to lose weight and eating to lose weight AND be healthy.

ilovemybuggy

Try www.thegraciouspantry.com She's got LOADS of tips, recipes, etc -- ALL clean!

Clean eating is basically giving up processed stuff, refined stuff, etc. Getting back to things in their natural state. Give that site a look, I bet it will help you!

AWESOME, thank you!!

I think my biggest problem is going to be that i'm so used to the added flavor that processed foods have- that i'm going to be struggling with things being too bland. If that makes sense.