Clean eating
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Probably a lot more people who do what she's interested in in the main forums than in a group. I think there are quite a lot of people in the main forums who largely cook at home from whole foods, care about nutrition, figure out ways to fit in the time to do it or how to do it without it feeling overwhelmingly time consuming. We even have a thread about gardening and one all about produce going on and reasonably active.
I think the main forums is a great place to share experiences and questions, although OP seems to have vanished.5 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »sweetangelkitten wrote: »Well my best advice for "Clean Eating" is to eat from the Earth. Eat things that grow from the dirt, walk, swim, and fly. Things that don't have a bunch of ingredients that you can't pronounce. Things that are chemically. The less ingredients the better, even better if it has kn ingredients. (Fresh produce you pick out of the bulk bin at the store)
Like bacon. <nods>
Bacon.... ahhhhh.. yea...1 -
I routinely share links to various groups about frequently asked questions or topics, I've never seen anyone take issue with a suggestion of the PCOS group despite there likely being plenty of people on the main forums who have dealt with PCOS. Many people don't realize how much there is on the MFP site, so if I happen to know of a resource that might be helpful to them, I'm going to share it. It's not a very good research practice to completely disregard another potential source of information on a topic because one source has some information on that topic. There are lots of archived threads in the main forums and in groups which can be helpful, as well as active discussions.0
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hi, I have been cooking for myself everyday for one year, and trying to keep clean, too. Here is my tips for make a clean meal for yourself: First of all, eating clean is to make choice, to eat as much fresh ingredient and less processed food as possible, such as, whole grains, fresh meat, fish, tons of green leaves/beans/sea weed/mushrooms (I am not a fan of fruits) and nuts. Second, cook them simply or just go fresh either with good source of oil. I usually complete my whole cooking in one skillet pan. Third, make seasoning on your own. If you'r just start eating clean, seasoning is the key to keep you walk longer, because clean eating might be really dull initially. Be handy with chili tabasco, yellow mustard or your favorite flavor powder, do avoid greasy sugary dressings products. Finally, put your food on the plate to make yourself happy! I personally also eat selective processed food sometimes, like tofu, pickles, ham and cheese. If choose wisely, some fish cans can be quite "clean" too.
Other than that, I would focus on portion control, macro-fitting if possible and drink a lot of water everyday.
I think eat clean is no clear standard, it is just a habit to be more aware of fresh food choices, rather than restrict yourself in some sort of frame, and you would get used to it gradually and find your own style. Try your best and enjoy every meal!8 -
An example of highly processed food and unprocessed food can be found in peanut butter. Jif is a highly processed food. One of my favorites. Shall I get the unprocessed peanut butter which separates and tastes like wallpaper paste from the little country market up the road? They just crush the peanuts to a paste and put them in the jar.0
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I think the less processed option tastes better. I hated peanut butter as a kid, and tried the just peanuts and salt option as an adult and realized I actually like it (although I tend to prefer other nut butters or nuts whole).
But that aside, switching out Jif for the same calories in homemade peanut butter (using a food processor and peanuts) will of course have zero effect on weight loss unless you just end up eating less since having to make it is a bigger hassle than buying it.
This is why I think focusing on nutrition and cooking from whole foods (which often results in tastier, more satisfying meals with fewer cals) can be a helpful focus for many, but worrying about whether something counts as ultraprocessed or just processed or not processed or whatever is useless and a distraction (especially given how off-the-wall some personal interpretations of what "unprocessed" is can be, like protein powder=unprocessed). I'm assuming OP is more interested in the former (cooking nutritious meals from mostly whole foods) than some kind of "all processed foods are the devil" thing unless she says otherwise.
That said, it's hard to give advice that is helpful without knowing what OP is finding challenging or difficult or needs support with.4 -
Everyone is gonna have their own versions of their best "clean" diet and it's true it doesn't have an actual definition. For me it means reducing the kind of food I tend to overeat if it's available, things like fries, and some kinds of cookies and baked goods, and making sure to eat a good amount of fruit and vegetables each day. That said, I make sure to have alternatives around for the things that I want, like I have animal crackers instead of other cookies, and a brand I like of french/sourdough loaf, and I'll get 3-4 cookies from the self serve bins at Whole Foods or wherever instead of packets. I can do 2-3 days strict "clean" before I feel like I'm gonna lose my mind so, balance.0
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letikia2300 wrote: »Looking for some tips and recipes for clean eating.
Wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them.
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