The Next Trend Please
It's a bit like a circus with food trends. One number is better than the other. The clowns were great, the tightrope walker was impressively brave and the acrobatics under the tent roof were breathtaking. Almost every number surpassed the previous one and was even better, faster and higher.
Anyone who is looking for a good diet and the right concept today will quickly find themselves unable to navigate the huge selection of options. One trend after another comes to light to put itself in the spotlight as the ideal diet. As the one that really combines all the current scientific findings on a healthy diet. And of course it can be easily integrated into everyday life.
Two Steps Back: What Clean Eating Means
There it was, the appropriate keyword: natural. In the jungle of different diets and nutritional supplements, clean eating stands out almost inconspicuously from the crowd. And it's actually not a trend at all, but rather a return to a natural, original diet.Clean eating is based on the principle of using as many natural foods as possible. This doesn't mean that you can only eat raw foods, but that you should simply sharpen your perspective a little. A look at how much processed food we actually eat today.
The basic principle of clean eating is: Natural, unprocessed foods without unnecessary additives belong on the plate. Actually it's old hat, but around forty years ago the organic movement still meant wholesome nutrition. The modern name is still charming and shows that clean eating is still relevant.
Clean Eating In Practice
Processed foods, those with flavor enhancers or aromas, are tempting everywhere. Even if these flavors are natural, this is not a natural diet. Because if you know that there is hardly any real strawberry in strawberry yogurt, but that the flavor is obtained from mold, you will quickly lose your appetite. A strawberry yogurt based on the clean eating principle would consist of yogurt and strawberries. Simple and logical, but far from normal in every kitchen.
Each of the authors mentioned defines the rules of clean eating a little differently. But they have basic rules in common that you should follow if you want to eat an original and natural diet.
Drink!
Drink a lot, that is probably the most widespread advice of all. But it is also really extremely important. When eating clean, we recommend drinking at least two to three liters a day. Namely water or tea.
Eat!
And please do this several times. Clean eating advocates five to six small meals instead of the classic three large ones. The most important thing here is to be mindful of portion sizes. But without the annoying calorie counting.
Good fats!
Unsaturated fatty acids from natural sources, e.g. B. Avocado or walnuts should be on the menu instead of unhealthy trans fatty acids from chips or ready meals.
Nutrient-rich!
Clean eating stands for a natural diet that gives the body strength and energy. Therefore, you should avoid all empty calories or foods that have negligible nutrient density. These include white flour products or sugary drinks. Even heavily processed products shine less and less in terms of their nutritional content with each processing step.
Practice Makes The Clean Eater
Actually simple, but still requires a little practice. Pay attention to the ingredients of the food that ends up in your shopping cart. Less is more here.
A good tip is to buy more often at the local weekly market, as the vast majority of products there do not have long labels. And this is also a contribution to a sustainable diet.
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