clean eating

sweetandtenderhooligan
sweetandtenderhooligan Posts: 59
in Food and Nutrition
hi im looking for advice on clean eating please,
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  • kathyms13
    kathyms13 Posts: 497 Member
    hi, im heading toward clean eating, your welcome to see my diary.
  • kann09
    kann09 Posts: 12
    I try to stick to one ingrediant foods. It is not always easy but, it keeps you away from processed foods.
  • sjsosu
    sjsosu Posts: 135 Member
    I try to stick to one ingrediant foods. It is not always easy but, it keeps you away from processed foods.

    this^^^^^
  • kaervaak
    kaervaak Posts: 274 Member
    Make your own food from scratch using high quality ingredients. Eat lots of veggies and fresh meats.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/
  • ctooch99
    ctooch99 Posts: 459 Member
    It's a topic on here that is highly debated. Some people feel there is no such thing because all food is processed to a degree (even produce).

    I personally define it as shopping the perimeter of the market. Center aisle foods are generally highest in refined sugar and additives. Here's a video that may also help you too...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9MH_tks_wE
  • kat5556
    kat5556 Posts: 164 Member
    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.
  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    ^^^Like^^^
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    Very interesting read, thanks.
  • asugar
    asugar Posts: 178 Member
    Just go with nothing in a package. Whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean protein and fruit and veggies organic If possible!
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/360696-if-you-re-a-fan-of-crockpot-cheeseburgers
  • 1ViciousCutee
    1ViciousCutee Posts: 7
    Something I did was join sparkpeople.com to get there recipes.(You don't have to join I think). One week I started eating things like salmon, tilapia, salads with avocado no dressing and started losing fast. I even put my fiance on it and he gains muscle and loses fat. Another thing to try is cauliflower pizza crust super awesome!
  • tinksmommy2006
    tinksmommy2006 Posts: 575
    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
  • ixap
    ixap Posts: 675 Member
    hi, im heading toward clean eating, your welcome to see my diary.
    same here :)
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    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.
  • AiimeeDee
    AiimeeDee Posts: 116 Member
    Bump
  • bwelches
    bwelches Posts: 14 Member
    Check out the book called Nourishing Traditions
  • jasonpclement
    jasonpclement Posts: 146 Member
    Eat like a caveman! Think about it that way, and you'll make some better decisions....cavemen didn't have twinkies...or pasta, or well...most of everything we all get.
  • Natsume
    Natsume Posts: 33 Member
    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!
  • ockara
    ockara Posts: 33 Member
    Obviously everyone has different ideas of clean eating, for me its just meat/veggies/fruit/clean oils/nuts & seeds. Everything should be as close to its natural state or you should be able to eat it from its natural state.

    I started with marksdailyapple.com a few years ago, there is a ton of info
  • HorseWithNoName27
    HorseWithNoName27 Posts: 188 Member
    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/

    Thank you for the article, very informative
  • RangerSteve
    RangerSteve Posts: 437
    I like clean eating too. I usually wash veggies for 60+ seconds and fruit even longer, depending on whether I'm eating the skin or not. You should always clean your food before you eat it.
  • RangerSteve
    RangerSteve Posts: 437
    Eat like a caveman! Think about it that way, and you'll make some better decisions....cavemen didn't have twinkies...or pasta, or well...most of everything we all get.

    Cavemen didn't have modern medicine either. They also usually didn't eat much food besides dinner since they had to hunt or gather for it.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I wash my fruits and veggies sometimes....When I do that they are clean.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Eat like a caveman! Think about it that way, and you'll make some better decisions....cavemen didn't have twinkies...or pasta, or well...most of everything we all get.
    hey if you like eating what equates to roadkill (scavenged bits from other predator's kills) go for it. Also it might be tough to find mammoth meat these days.
  • hoopingchild
    hoopingchild Posts: 18
    http://www.eatcleandiet.com/

    I try to follow the principles of this but couldn't stick to this 100% of the time. I like wine too much to give it up. ;) I would rather just go with moderation on alcohol than give it up completely.
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    Check out the book called Nourishing Traditions

    I just started going through my copy I got in Feb. of this year ...LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE it. :) I even recommended in a blog post today because some of my MFP friends were asking me about the books I liked re: nutrition. :)
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    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

    Agreed!!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Eat like a caveman! Think about it that way, and you'll make some better decisions....cavemen didn't have twinkies...or pasta, or well...most of everything we all get.
    hey if you like eating what equates to roadkill (scavenged bits from other predator's kills) go for it. Also it might be tough to find mammoth meat these days.

    There is also evidence that they practiced cannibalism! Yummo!
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    Eat like a caveman! Think about it that way, and you'll make some better decisions....cavemen didn't have twinkies...or pasta, or well...most of everything we all get.
    hey if you like eating what equates to roadkill (scavenged bits from other predator's kills) go for it. Also it might be tough to find mammoth meat these days.

    HAHAHA burn.

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