Introduction

Clean Eating isn’t a new idea, but it’s certainly one that’s gaining popularity—because it works. It isn’t a standard diet that you follow short-term to reach a single health or body goal; it’s a lifestyle. On this plan, you won’t be eliminating whole food groups or starving yourself, as these approaches aren’t sustainable and do nothing but produce short-term weight loss. Clean Eating is about a lifetime of enjoying natural, unprocessed foods that taste good and nourish you, paving the way to a stronger, fitter body.

To help you better understand Clean Eating, this book is arranged in an easy-to-follow format that will show you the why, what, and how of this healthful lifestyle.

The Clean Eating Cookbook & Diet offers a path to a healthful lifestyle with:

• A thorough explanation of what Clean Eating is and how it evolved, along with the benefits of embracing this lifestyle
• A season-by-season outline of what to eat and when, what foods to avoid, and “super foods” that you should include whenever possible in your meal plans
• The essentials of Clean Eating, including the importance of exercise, dos and don’ts of the plan, and some simple steps for getting started on the path to good health
• A two-week meal plan, complete with comprehensive shopping lists, that will give you a good idea about how Clean Eating works and will allow you to begin your journey immediately
• Important information about how to prepare and cook your Clean Eating foods once you bring them home from the supermarket. Knowing which cooking methods to use, becoming familiar with herbs and spices, and understanding your many whole-grain options are invaluable when eating cleanly
• 105 Clean Eating recipes to get you started on the right foot