Clean eating?!?

mybeach27
mybeach27 Posts: 243
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys i have been hearing a lot about clean eating, but I'm a bit in the dark...what is it? What are considered 'clean' foods? Thanks in advance for all the help! XOXO
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  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    :laugh:


    ....anything not processed. So try to eat whole foods. Nothing that comes in a bottle, can, or box.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    NOTHING lasts 10 seconds on the floor at my house. I think the longest any food remained on the floor before one of the dogs got it was about 2.5 seconds. And that was because the dogs were on the other side of the house when the food fell.......
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    AHAHAHAHAHA 10 second rule!!!

    It's basically referring to eating unprocessed foods. So if the earth grew it, or it used to roam around on it, you're good to go! :)

    Cryptic descriptions aside, it's nuts, fruits, veggies, seeds, lean meats, and seafood. It doesn't technically include wholegrains, but I eat them and I believe that I eat a relatively clean diet
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    they should be non-gmo foods too
  • smokinjackd
    smokinjackd Posts: 341
    Makes sense, processed foods are the devils work. Eat mother natures bounty and exceed.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I agree with all of the above references to clean eating.
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    There are different variations of clean eating from the Hard-core (grow it with my own hands) to the fairly loose. I fall into the fairly loose because I eat some forms of processed foods like morning star and boca burgers and skinny cow ice cream. For the most part thought, I try to stick with fresh veggies, fruits, nuts, beans, lentils, seeds, lean meats, etc.
  • jmulldome
    jmulldome Posts: 69
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    Epically funny response.
    Helpful, no.........but very funny.
  • Lilith8984
    Lilith8984 Posts: 69 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    Wait, I thought that was a five second rule?
  • miss_lizz
    miss_lizz Posts: 49 Member
    i eat about 75% clean if you wanna check my diary, all my fats come from nuts etc, almonds sunflower seeds.. I do have carbs tho! from whole wheat breads, tortillas etc! Brown rice... I could never be vegan idk how they do it, but ,y chicken i always get from whole foods without chemicals etc etc. ;)
  • twinmom01
    twinmom01 Posts: 854 Member
    Clean eating - if it had a face or came from the ground - keep to it's purest most natural state as possible...

    which means no processed food (if it has more than 4-5 ingrediates and you can't pronounce them or knwo what it is don't eat it)

    There are different slants to eating clean...

    The purest will tell you - only eat grassfed beef, wild caught fish, free range chickens and eggs, etc..

    myself - I just dont' eat processed food...

    I have been eating fairly clean for the past year (~80-85% of my diet clean) and just stepped it up by embarking on a 30 day Paleo challage (cuts out dairy, grains and beans)
  • hdlb123
    hdlb123 Posts: 112 Member
    Clean eating - if it had a face or came from the ground - keep to it's purest most natural state as possible...

    which means no processed food (if it has more than 4-5 ingrediates and you can't pronounce them or knwo what it is don't eat it)

    There are different slants to eating clean...

    The purest will tell you - only eat grassfed beef, wild caught fish, free range chickens and eggs, etc..

    myself - I just dont' eat processed food...

    I have been eating fairly clean for the past year (~80-85% of my diet clean) and just stepped it up by embarking on a 30 day Paleo challage (cuts out dairy, grains and beans)

    There are def. differnt levels of clean eating. Some people just cut out most processed foods. Some cut out everything unless its "natural". This website has some good info, and some good suggestions for getting started: www.100daysofrealfood.com
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/
  • CynTX82
    CynTX82 Posts: 16 Member
    Great question! I've been wondering the same.
  • katherinemm31
    katherinemm31 Posts: 163
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.
    :laugh:
  • Emancipated_Tai
    Emancipated_Tai Posts: 751 Member
    Check out Jamie Eason's LiveFit program. Its a 12 week system that give you a daily workout routine and clean eating options.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html

    I have yet to do the workouts but I follow the clean eating plan. You can choose from many options, its not a restricted diet. She also has recipe's for some of her promoted food options.

    I make the turkey meat mufins all the time and eat as a snack for added protien.
  • kirstyg1980
    kirstyg1980 Posts: 302
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    NOTHING lasts 10 seconds on the floor at my house. I think the longest any food remained on the floor before one of the dogs got it was about 2.5 seconds. And that was because the dogs were on the other side of the house when the food fell.......

    yip sounds like my house although with 5 siberian huskies you can be sure there is always one at your feet waiting for it to fall lol
  • MissyJessy
    MissyJessy Posts: 1,279 Member
    eating foods as close to their natural form, buying local produce and meats, a lot of people do strictly organic but i cant afford that all the time so i do what i can :)
  • bio_fit
    bio_fit Posts: 307 Member
    they should be non-gmo foods too

    Why?
  • Melodypharmon
    Melodypharmon Posts: 56 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Revolutionary-Program-Restore-Natural/dp/0061735337/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330532605&sr=1-1

    That takes you to the book to give you all the info you need. I know lots of people who eat this way and love it.
  • reaolliemama
    reaolliemama Posts: 483 Member
    There are different variations of clean eating from the Hard-core (grow it with my own hands) to the fairly loose. I fall into the fairly loose because I eat some forms of processed foods like morning star and boca burgers and skinny cow ice cream. For the most part thought, I try to stick with fresh veggies, fruits, nuts, beans, lentils, seeds, lean meats, etc.


    You are my twin!
  • kathmedwards
    kathmedwards Posts: 3
    Acg67 - thanks for the link. I've only heard good things about clean eating; it's nice to see some evidence base criticising it.
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    awww crap!! I thought it was a 5 second rule!! I get a whole 10 seconds?? suuuuweeet :tongue:
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    I eat pretty clean. In a nutshell eat more "whole foods." I also accept things that are minimally processed with recognizable ingredients. So I am fine getting frozen fruits and veggies, whole grains, milk and dairy products. I also use things like almond milk and the whole grain pastas even though they are pretty processed, because they have other benefits I am willing to trade for.

    To be honest, I eat "cleaner" because I am trying support my local ecosystem and economy, so I try to buy seasonal local produce as much as possible, locally produced meat (and I am working on the other ingredients and pantry staples as well. I have been doing this for around 8 years, but it wasn't a health or weight loss goal (other than trying to eat more produce), but because I think it is more environmentally friendly. I am a prime example that eating the right foods doesn't automatically mean weight loss -- as I did gradually gain weight over this 8 year period.

    I am not as hardcore as some people in my community, as I still get tropical fruits. I was reading about a local chef that's a locavore: he doesn't eat bananas because we can't grow them here, and hasn't had one for 20 years. I thought about it, and really reduced my intake of banana, but I haven't done a good job on the mangoes though. :)

    If you stick with loads of produce, organic or sustainable meats when you can (more expensive, but also tastier) and whole grains you'll be on the right track.
  • frogmommy
    frogmommy Posts: 151 Member
    To ease your way into it, try shopping only the perimeter of the grocery store ~ skip anything boxed or items with more than one ingredient. It takes a bit of getting used to and your food diary will be a longer list of items, but it is well worth it. Also, one big "no-no" of clean eating is artificial sweeteners.

    Check your library for Clean Eating magazine. It gives a good insight into what it takes. As previous posters mentioned, there are varying degrees of clean eating. I don't go hardcore clean eating, because some days I really "need" a good dose of Cheetos (I am trying to curb my fake cheese powder addiction), but do opt for clean eating 80-90% of the time.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    anything that hasn't been on the floor for longer than 10 seconds.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :love:
  • coyer1976
    coyer1976 Posts: 4
    Tosca Reno has a few books out about "Eating Clean". They are great! They aren't "starve yourself" diet books - but a clear example of how to PROPERLY fuel your body and what it needs on a daily basis. http://www.eatcleandiet.com/tosca_reno.aspx


    This has helped me lose 45 pounds - knowing what I can/can't do (shouldn't do). She has full meal plans in her books - FULL of information across the board.

    Good luck!
  • MyTime1985
    MyTime1985 Posts: 456 Member
    If it has a mother or grows out of the ground, you're good. :flowerforyou:
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    This may not be much "help" to people but I just want to say it takes A HECK OF A LOT of determination, will power, strength and drive to loose weight when you are obese and eating really terrible foods. It takes a long time to gain the weight, lots of bad habits, etc.

    SO... with that said, it takes a heck of a lot of the same stuff to change your entire way of thinking when it comes to food. Going from eating mostly fast foods, high carb, high cal, high fat and lots of it to eating "CLEAN" is hard and it takes time.

    It doesn't happen overnight (typically) and in order to make it a LIFESTYLE change it must take time... your BRAIN has to grasp and start thinking differently. Take it one step at a time... :wink:
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