Clean Eating

by Alesha Jansen

Once you have begun your way to clean eating it gets easier. Not sure how to start? We have put together lists of ingredients that you can stash in your pocket as your to go list when picking up your groceries! There are two keys to clean eating. The first in eliminate all refined sugars, white bread and pastries, preservatives, color additives, fat replacers and toxic binders. Second, try buying organic food when at all possible to avoid chemicals on and in your food.

 

Clean eating really just means eating the best and healthiest options in every food group! Do not be afraid of fats, by eating healthy fats, which are found in olive oil, avocados, salmon etc.  They are good for your heart, brain, balancing moods, helping relieve symptoms of ADHD, depression and bipolar disorder, shiner hair, weight loss, better sleep and increase your energy. Knowing this,  add them in moderation! Water is essential for your body to function at its optional level, increasing blood volume which means more oxygen and nutrients to your cells and carry out waste, your body is made up of 60% water. Drinking more water may help speed up your metabolism. 

Planning your meals a week or so in advance is helpful to stay on track, it also makes it easier on busy days when you are in a pinch for time. Make extra and freeze or refrigerate in containers, this enable you to conquer even the busiest day!

List of Foods to Enjoy:                                      

Veggies:

Carrots,

Kale,

Spinach

Onions

Cabbage

Broccoli

Squash

Eggplant

Mushrooms to name a few

 

Fruits:

Strawberries,

Raspberries,

Blueberries,

Apples

Bananas,

Pineapple,

Grapefruit  to name a few

 

Meat:

Turkey

Duck

Fish

Shellfish

Bison

Pork

Goose

Venison - to name a few

 

 Breads:

Whole  Grain

Whole wheat

Sprouted Grains

 

 Grains:

Brown Rice

Quinoa

Oats 

Almonds,

Garbanzo Bean -to name a few

 

Dairy and Non Dairy:

Real butter,

Cheese all natural

Cottage cheese

Greek yogurt

Kefir

Soymilk

Coconut milk

Almond milk

Rice milk -to name a few

 

Sweeteners:

Real Maple syrup

Pure honey

Monk fruit

Stevia in the raw

Coconut palm sugar- to name a few

 

Oils:

Walnut

Coconut

Olive

Flax seed

Grapeseed to name a few

 

Beans;

Cacao nibs and powder

Beans

Legumes

Pulses to name a few

 

Seeds:

Chia

Hemp

Flax

Pumpkin to name a few

 

Nuts:

Almonds

Walnuts

Pecans

Peanuts - to name a few

 

Spices and Herbs:

Rosemary

Pepper

Sea salt

Curry

Nutmeg

Ginger

Basil

Thyme

Mint

 Parsley

Oregano

Pure vanilla - to name a few.

 

Drinks:

Coffee

Water

Coconut water

Aloe juice

Juice your own fruits and veggies

Organic black and green teas

 

Free range omega 3 eggs

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