Clean eating

So what clean eating is all about? 

There are many different definitions you can find in the Internet. Some say it's being vegetarian and not eating sweets. Others say it's about being vegan. Some stand for eating raw. It may be quite confusing so what this really is about?

The fundamental rule of eating clean is to avoid processed food. And that's simply speaking food that is made in factories, where loads of sugar and chemicals are put into it, then it's packed, distributed and sold. The main purpose here is not to provide good, healthy food to people but to make money. It's a business. I can go on forever on how the big food companies are tricking us to think what they offer is good for our bodies. But this is not the main objective of this post. The main thing is to get us to stop for a while and think - what is good for me? Is my food clean?

So coming back to definition itself. When you think of it clean food is what is in the nature. Fruits, veggies, nuts, grains, water. All these controversies about dairy products and fish/ meat are huge subject to discuss. To my understanding of the subject is not WHAT it is as much as HOW it finds its way to our table. Example: if you have your own cow and milk it for your family - that milk is clean in nature. But compare this to milk production the way it's done these days on a massive scale - it's not only disgusting (the process itself) but the end product has not much in common with real milk.

Being vegetarian or vegan is a matter of choice. I wouldn't dare to say it suits everyone. But I will say with all determination: make fruits, veggies, nuts and grain at least 90% of your daily food intake, if you don't want to resign from dairy or fish/meat. Let these be base of your nutrition. And second - get rid of all JUNK FOOD. Meaning all sorts of fast food, sweets, fizzy drinks etc. You know very well what junk food is. Introducing these two rules to your daily life will make a huge positive impact on your health and overall well-being. And once you feel great you can do more, be more productive in your work, training, social life. It affects everything you do.

Try eating clean for a month and see how it changes you. The great chances are you will never go back to stuffing yourself with chocolate or another cheesy hamburger with fries. You have nothing to loose but so much to gain.

Stay strong.