An Introduction to Clean Eating

One thing that you may have seen online recently is ‘clean eating’. But what exactly is this, what does it involve, and might it work for you?

So, what is clean eating?

Clean eating is all about eating foods that are in their most natural state as opposed to those that have been processed or had man-made ingredients added. To begin with, it is about making simple changes to your current diet. Examples include switching from white bread to whole grain, from sugary cereal to oatmeal, and ditching cola in favour of water.

Clean Eating Foods

The following foods can be used as the basis of a clean diet:

– Fruit and vegetables: apples, avocados, oranges, bananas, berries, tomatoes, pineapples, spinach, broccoli, kale and carrots.

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– Whole grains: brown rice, oats, quinoa, whole grain bread, buckwheat, spelt, corn and popcorn.

– Healthy fats: avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

– Dairy: Greek yoghurt, milk and cheese (unsweetened/unprocessed versions where possible).

– Lean proteins: chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, beans and lentils.

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What are the advantages of clean eating?

The main benefits of clean eating are that your body will have more nutrients and less unnatural junk which should enhance your overall health. It is likely that this diet will help you lose weight due to fewer calories and less fat.

You should find that you have more energy and no more sugar crashes or afternoon slumps. Finally, you should notice that your workouts will be better and an improvement in performance if you swim, cycle or run.

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Diet is only one piece of the puzzle. If you feel you could benefit from professional support to help you reach your fitness or health goals, then there are a number of options for personal training Cheltenham, several of which have useful online resources, such as the examples seen here:https://insidesweat.com/pages/personal-training .

Any downsides?

The main negatives are that organic foods can be expensive and you may feel quite restricted in terms of what you are allowed to eat.