The first things to add to your clean eating foods list are whole foods like fruits and vegetables.
Minimally processed foods with short ingredient lists can also fit into a clean-eating diet.
Eating clean is a lot easier when your cupboards, fridge and freezer are filled with healthy foods.
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Some people worry about fruit’s sugar content, butfruit is packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Be sure to check labels for any added sugars in canned or dried fruits.
Fruit juice can count toward your daily recommended fruit intake, toojust double-check it’s 100% juice.
In other words, it’s possible for you to overdo it on fruit juice!
Frozen and canned vegetables are healthy, too, but choose ones without sauces.
And be sure to read the label and choose canned and frozen veggies with little or no added salt.
There are tons of convenient ways to eat your veggies when you’re short on prep time.
Supermarkets offer a variety of precut vegetables, including veggie noodles that are already spiralized.
you’re able to alsohit up the frozen vegetable aisle.
We’re all for shortcuts that make it easier to get vegetables into your diet.
Even popcorn is a whole grain.
Opting for nondairy alternatives, such as soy, coconut and almond milk?
Look for unsweetened varieties to avoid added sugar.
Also, check reduced- and low-fat dairy products to check that they don’t contain fillers or unfamiliar ingredients.
Plain, whole-milk dairy is a clean choice.
Eating cleaner means limiting processed foods like bologna, salami, pepperoni and hot dogs.
Theseand other processed meat productsare usually high in sodium and may contain artificial colors as well as preservatives.
This includes ideally buying meat that comes from animals raised locally and ethically (if your budget allows).
Fish and shellfish can be super-healthy protein sources, and many fish contain heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
To help you choose sustainably sourced seafood, theMonterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watchis a great resource.
Nuts, seeds and beans are all fantastic choices for plant-based proteins.
And rinse them well to remove more sodium.
You may cut added sugar out entirely or simply limit it.
Most traditional desserts from a package don’t fit the bill when you’re eating clean.
They are typically made with refined flours and lots of added sugars.
However, you don’t have to ban sweets from your life.
Unsweetened tea and coffee,water and seltzerare all clean choices.
You should, however, limit how much you’re drinking.
Wine and beer are appropriate, but if you prefer cocktails, watch out for sugar-filled mixers.
Every food group is included in clean eatingfruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins and dairy.
Check out ourclean-eating recipes, even if you’reon a budget, to get some ideas and get started.
