When talking to people about clean eating, I have realized that there is a lot of confusion about what it really is. Many people seem to think you have to eat all fruits and vegetables and never get to have any good food. But that’s not the case at all! As with anything in life, a healthy balance is important. While it’s best for your body to eat 100% clean, that’s not realistic for a lot of people (myself included). So I’ve compiled this list of tips and tricks from some of the best bloggers out there to help you incorporate clean eating into your life or to make it easier for you if you already eat clean. I’ve also included some of their delicious clean eating recipes that I think you’ll find absolutely amazing!
If you aren’t sure what clean eating means, start with this article What Does Clean Eating Really Mean?
The 80/20 Rule of Clean Eating has worked really well for me and let’s me enjoy food without obsessing over what I’m eating. For many, it really simplifies clean eating.
Tips, Tricks and Resources:
Let’s start off with a collection of real food resources for the busy woman. We’re all busy but that doesn’t have to be an excuse!
Sometimes kids can be a little resistant to change but it is possible to get them on board without too much crying or tantrum-throwing from them or you! Check out these tips on Getting Children to Eat Real Food.
Have you heard anyone say that eating healthy is more expensive? Here are 4 Weekly Habits to Make Real Food Affordable.
Knowing what fruits and vegetables are in season and buying locally is an easy and cost-effective way to eat clean. Check out this list of Tips for Picking Seasonal Produce.
Most of us are always looking for ways to save some money, especially when it comes to groceries. Here are some money-saving tips to help you Eat Real Food on a Budget.
Did you know that you can make your own kitchen staples at home? Not only will you save money, these are better-for-you options too! Find out how to make them here.
While it does take effort and planning to eat a real food diet, it really can save you time and money. Here are 20 healthy meal prep foods that will save you time and money. And we could all use more time and money, right?
Since time (0r lack thereof) is such an issue for many of us, here are some easy ways to make healthy work when you’re short on time.
If you’ve never planned meals, that may be a bit of a challenge. Here are 7 helpful tips to get you started!
Another way to save money and eat real food is to use all of the food. Some parts that you may have always just thrown out can be used too! Beet greens are one of those foods that you can use the entire plant with no waste!
If you’re a snacker like me, I’m sure you’ll want to know about real food snacks. Check out these Paleo-approved snacks and 50 Real Food Snacks for Kids.
Source: Confessions of an Over-worked Mom
Clean eating recipes
Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup with Garlic Bread
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Brown Rice, Veggie and Egg Bowl
Mexican Kale Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajita Salad
Clean eating can be so delicious! Do you have any clean eating tips, resources, or recipes to share? Leave me a comment and tell me about it!
Ellen Christian says
February 19, 2015 at 4:53 amThanks so much for sharing my post. off to check out the others. Sharing!
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myrabev says
February 19, 2015 at 11:07 amI must admit I was one of the misinformed people out there about clean eating even though i practiced 80/20 eating I still didn’t think that was clean eating. Thanks for an informative post
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Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
February 19, 2015 at 11:47 amThis is very informative. I don’t think people understand what clean eating really means. Great tips too.
Liz Mays says
February 19, 2015 at 1:50 pmI’d love to try that Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad. I could definitely get into that!
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Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
February 19, 2015 at 2:28 pmI love all the tips and tricks to make my life easier in the kitchen. I do some batch freezing cooking which has really helped me. And I menu plan!
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Nancy says
February 19, 2015 at 3:31 pmMy clean eating tip is to not have any of the junk food at home for easy access. I’ve been cleaning up my act of not eating out so much and preparing food at home, it’s been helping!
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Echo says
February 19, 2015 at 4:27 pmI am bookmarking this post because it has so much information on it that I have been looking for! Thank you for sharing these!
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TammileeTips says
February 19, 2015 at 5:33 pmThis is so much great information on Clean eating. I try to stay away from processed food it can be difficult but feel so much better avoiding it.
Leira Pagaspas says
February 19, 2015 at 10:48 pmClean eating is a deceptively simple concept. According to my Nutrionist. Rather than revolving around the idea of ingesting more or less of specific things (for instance, fewer calories or more protein), the idea is more about being mindful of the food’s pathway between its origin and your plate. At its simplest, clean eating is about eating whole foods, or “real” foods — those that are un- or minimally processed, refined, and handled, making them as close to their natural form as possible.
Leira Pagaspas says
February 19, 2015 at 10:49 pmClean eating is a deceptively simple concept. According to my Nutritionist she said that rather than revolving around the idea of ingesting more or less of specific things (for instance, fewer calories or more protein), the idea is more about being mindful of the food’s pathway between its origin and your plate. At its simplest, clean eating is about eating whole foods, or “real” foods — those that are un- or minimally processed, refined, and handled, making them as close to their natural form as possible.
Ashley says
February 20, 2015 at 12:37 amThank you so much for this post. I already pinned it before I even finished. Great tips, especially about clean eating on a budget!
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Penny Struebig says
February 20, 2015 at 5:04 amBoy — there’s a ton a great information in this post. The clean eating tips on a budget are fantastic.
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Jeanae says
February 20, 2015 at 8:17 amI love this! I think that many people believe that it is too difficult, or far too expensive, to feed their households fresh, clean, healthy meals. It is possible with planning, creativity, and a little work.
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Mama to 5 BLessings says
February 20, 2015 at 12:17 pmI am trying to do as much clean eating now as possible. I am on Paleo which is cutting out processed foods.
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COurtney says
February 20, 2015 at 9:00 pmThese are some great tips!! We try and eat clean as much as we can in our household 🙂
Geanine says
February 20, 2015 at 10:10 pmWhat a great guide to clean eating! I am constantly hearing people saying they are eating clean but have honestly been clueless as to what exactly that meant.
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Tiany says
February 21, 2015 at 2:29 amWhat a wealth of info!! This is something I have wanted to start doing for some time, maybe this is the push I needed, thanks!
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Cherri Megasko says
February 21, 2015 at 5:18 pmI just returned from Jamaica where I had the pleasure of eating some Rastafarian Ital. I was skeptical because they don’t even use salt. But everything I had was unbelievably delicious!
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Mary O'Malley says
February 22, 2015 at 9:50 amThis was a great post! So many different things to take a look at. Thank you so much for sharing. I love the paleo snacks!
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Deanna says
February 23, 2015 at 2:19 pmWhat a great resource! Thanks for including my chicken spaghetti recipe. I’ll be sharing this.
Health Savey says
August 26, 2019 at 2:15 amLoved the planning tip. I have to use so much will power to eat clean when I haven’t planned out my snacks! Awesome tip. Also loved the 80/20 rule. Initially I wanted to lose weight so I’m on a deficit but I find myself getting good hungry as I became more fit.
Sam Gibson says
September 20, 2019 at 9:15 pmThanks for sharing these great tips on how to eat healthier. My wife and I are hoping to get into better shape. We’d love to find a professional who can help us with our nutrition program.
Lorrie Roa says
November 15, 2019 at 12:04 amGreat article. This article is well written and I agree with everything you said. I love hearing new snack ideas!! So my after workout snack varies depending on what time I work out! I teach pilates tonight, so will likely drink water and then have dinner right when I get home! Most of the time I do a protein bar or fruit…I think I need to up my game and try that cheese/apple/cracker plate you shared.