clean eating

hi, im heading toward clean eating, your welcome to see my diary.

I try to stick to one ingrediant foods. It is not always easy but, it keeps you away from processed foods.

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My 2 favorite sites for recipes and ideas are www.skinnytaste.com and www.100daysofrealfood.com. The second one is more of a blog so you can read all about eating 'real' food but they have a lot of recipes too. Skinny Taste has awesome recipes that even I can make and I've never been know for my domestic skills!

You're welcome to see my diary. I don't eat everything "clean" but about 75% is and I'm working towards a higher percentage all the time.

http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

Very interesting read, thanks.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/360696-if-you-re-a-fan-of-crockpot-cheeseburgers

One ingredient foods?? you people are nuts. Look if you want to eat clean it is easier then what people think. Look for at least 80% of your food from either a farmers market or the out side walls of your favorite super market, that is usually where the fresh meats, cheeses, veggies, and fruits are. I use a lot of fresh garlic, limes, lemons, and other citrus to flavor my things. when buying anything from a box, can, or bag look for 10 ingredients or less, KNOW what all of the ingredients are! Like for example what preserves the food is a big indicator...if it is preserved with natural things like ascorbic acids, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, castor oil, salt, sugar, alcohol, or vinegar well then chances are higher that it is ok...if it has things like Benzoates (such as sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) Nitrites (such as sodium nitrite) Sulphites (such as sulphur dioxide) Sorbates (such as sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate) well then it is way processed. research labels, brands, ingredients. educate your self on natural ways to make foods. and if there is more then 10 ingredients pass on it. look forward to making the majority of your food from scratch...it sometimes gets tedious but it is very much so worth it. and always remember less is better...although i have to say one ingredient foods...those peeps be robbing themselves of some awesome NATURAL flavors...js

I think by 1 ingredient food, they mean make your own macaroni and cheeses instead of buying it boxed.
While it's not the easiest task for low-level cooks, it's not impossible.
Throw a bunch of "1 ingredient foods" together to make a meal. Once you get the hang of certain foods and throwing together spices, it's not difficult. It's the learning process that poses difficult for people who find cooking and the kitchen with all it's shiny utensils, gadgets and thingies that plug in daunting.

Check out the book called Nourishing Traditions

I try to "eat cleaner." I will admit I still eat processed foods, but I try to make sure the ingredient list is fairly short, or that I recognize the ingredients. Kashi for example is a GREAT cereal. One BIG culprit in my diet that was "unclean" was turkey bacon. It has less fat than pork bacon, but the ingredient list is scary. Needless to say I decided the splurge and fat were worth less processed foods. It definitely feels good to eat clean. ^_^
Good luck and enjoy the crazy, yummy, scary ride!