The soul of clean eating is consuming food the ay nature delivered it, or as close as it is possible. It is not a diet; it is a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation. It’s about eating real food, for a healthy, happy life. You are 100% what you ‘Mangia’, after all!
What is Clean Eating?
- Eat when hungry, stop when full.
- Find our what macro values reflect your health goals and strive to eat within them. Experiment with various ways of eating, and when you find a diet your body responds well to – be it a clean take on high fat/low carb, Paleo or flexitarian – stick with it.
- Choose Organic whenever possible.
- If your budget limits you, make meat, eggs and dairy your organic priorities.
- Drink at leas 2 liters of water a day, preferably from a reusable canteen, not plastic; we are friends of the environment here! Limit your alcohol intake to one glass of antioxidant-rich red wine a day maximum.
- Get label savvy: Clean foods contain short ingredients lists. Any product with a long ingredient list is human-made and not considered clean.
- Avoid processed and refined foods such as white flour, sugar, bread and pasta. Enjoy complex carbs such as whole grains instead.
- Know thy enemies. Steer clear of trans fats, fried foods or foods high in sugar. Avoid preservatives, color additives and toxic binders, stabilizers, emulsifiers and fat replacers.
- Consume healthy fats (essential fatty acids, or EFAs) every day.
- Learn about portion sizes and work towards eating within them.
- Reduce your carbon footprint. Eat produce that is seasonal and local. It is less taxing on your wallet and the environment.
- Shop with a conscience. Consume humanly raised, local meats and ocean friendly seafood.
- Practice mindful eating. Never rush through a meal. Food tastes best when savored. Enjoy every bite.
- Take it to go. Pack a cooler for work or outings so you always have clean eats on the go.
