Mekor Foods

Clean eating has the goal of consuming foods in their most natural state.  This translates to avoiding foods that are processed, filled with preservatives, contain added sugar and/or high levels of bad fats (some saturated fats/all trans fats).  

 

The goal with clean eating is to avoid foods that have been stripped of their nutritional value or pumped up with chemicals.  The following are some basic guidelines that I associate with clean eating.

• Unrefined, whole-grains

• Fresh, local, organic fruits and vegetables.

• Free-range and grass-fed meats and dairy.

• More vegetable-centered meals than meat-centered each week.

• Plenty of water or tea

• A greater focus on baking, steaming, and light sauteing

• Use of healthy fats from natural sources (i.e. nuts, avocados, etc.)

 

Bottom line: Clean eating is all about choosing foods that are as close to their natural state as possible.