Pick Whole Foods
Eat Whole Grains
Refined carbohydrates, such as pasta, white bread, and rice, lose nutrients at the time of manufacturing. Replace them with whole wheat bread, pasta, brown and wild rice. You can also opt for other whole grains like popcorn, oatmeal, barley, and bulgur.
Advantage: This change will definitely make a big impact. According to studies, a daily diet high in whole grains has potential to lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer.
Load Up on Fruits and Veggies
These two staples are natural foods perfect for clean eating. While some clean eaters only prefer freshly produced food, there are few who don't have the problem to the frozen and canned options since they have just as many nutrients as natural ones. However before buying read the label to make sure you are not getting extra salt and sugar.
Also prefer whole fruits instead of packed juices, as they have less fiber and more sugar. Your aim should be to get at least five to nine servings of vegetables and fruits each day.
Skip Artificial Ingredients
All sorts of sweeteners, artificial colors, preservatives, and other manmade ingredients are not in the list of clean-eating diet. Before buying anything read food labels and avoid items that are fake stuff.
Sip Plenty of Water
Slash off sugary soft drinks and juices, instead sip low-calorie beverages, like water and herbal tea. Water will curb your hunger and make you feel full, and at the same time fending off fatigue, making you feel more energetic. And if you want flavored drinks to infuse your water with a slice of any fruit like citrus or mint.
Be Smart About Meat and Dairy
