Clean Eating: A Definition

This isn't meant to be everyone's definition of "Clean Eating". It's my definition.

So what is clean eating?

  • Food consumed in its most natural state, or close to it.
  • Which means nothing processed.
  • Fruits and veggies, of course.
  • Nuts, legumes, natural nut butters, nut oils.
  • Whole grains, preferably not ground into flour.
  • Lean proteins, although I don't eat meat or dairy.

This is my goal, at least. I don't do it 100% of the time. I shoot for about 90%.

This means I have treats, I eat out at restaurants, I can drink beer. Just in moderation.

It's common sense stuff, I know. But most people don't follow it. If we did, we'd all be healthy and trim.

Of course, I also try to eat in moderation. And exercise and get outdoors and have fun. Clean eating isn't the answer to everything, but it's part of the solution.

- Leo