Eating Clean!

Clean It Up-Eat Clean and Green


Eating clean is a simple concept, but the fact is even though American’s are dieting more than ever they are also getting fatter and fatter every day!

Latest Obesity Statistics

USA Obesity Rates Reach Epidemic Proportions!

• 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese
• Eight out of 10 over 25's Overweight
• 78% of American's not meeting basic activity level recommendations
• 25% completely Sedentary
• 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990

                                                                    

“Eating Clean” is just what it sounds like, a common-sense approach to eating healthy. EC is not a revolution, but an “Evolution.”   Back in the 60’s the granola peace lovers were “turned on” by eating healthy, real, whole, unprocessed foods.  Now many celebrities and the fitness community are embracing this idea of good, sound nutrition.

There is no need to “diet” and deprive yourself of certain foods, or go on some crazy eating plan that ultimately leads to more weight gain, unstable blood sugar levels and is impossible to maintain.  The idea of eating clean is to go to the source....the whole fruit and vegetables, not just the juice.  Eat whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy unsaturated fats like olive oil.

                                                                           Usually if it’s in a box it probably has excess sugar/salt, chemicals to help extend shelf life and/or enhance the color, and additives like MSG that hook you into thinking it’s tastier.  

Of course it’s not realistic for many people and families to eat completely fresh veggies/fruits/fish/etc. everyday.  But you can start to make some gradual changes by incorporating “fresher” choices whenever, wherever you can. 

 Take a few extra minutes at dinner to make up a salad with some seasonal local veggies chopped into it, use a light healthy dressing like a balsamic vinaigrette or some olive oil and lemon juice. 

Choose lean protein.  For your carb choose brown rice or whole wheat pastas or grains.

Eating clean is also great for those trying to lose a some weight. 

Keep portions in check and make sure you’re drinking lots of water. Stay away from artificially sweetened drinks.

You’ll be helping to reduce excess waste by buying as much local groceries as possible.  Good for you, good for the earth!

Eating Clean is eating Green.

Keep it clean, enjoy and have a healthy day.

Laura McDonald