KISS Method for Eating Clean

Soft Boiled Eggs in Avocados

Healthy Eating

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose weight with greater ease than others? Or why some “Diets” fail shortly after you attempt them? Some diets are so complicated that extensive research and meal prep and Pinterest perusing is a must before diving into it. I’m not trying to say that meal prep is a bad thing, because it can be very beneficial, especially for those who lead very busy lives. What I am trying to get at is a lifestyle of eating that requires no brainstorming or overthinking.

Concept #1

Keep your foods SIMPLE! try to eat foods in their original forms. For Exaple, instead of eating pre-packaged pre-sliced banana bread, eat a whole banana. If you are eating whole foods, there will not be an ingredient list to have to worry about.

Concept #2

Eat at HOME! Eating out means you risk sabotaging your clean eating lifestyle. When you prepare your own meals, you are capable of controlling how much salt, sugar, etc you consume. A good rule of thumb is to incorporate a leafy green vegetable (ex: arugula salad), lean protein (ex: ground turkey/chicken) whole grains (ex: brown rice), a healthy fat (ex: avocado, olive oil)

Concept #3

Take your TIME! Eating is not a race, rather a time of fellowship with those whose company you enjoy (it really helps when you have a toddler you are feeding at the same time!) Try putting your utensil down between bites and actually carrying a conversation with someone, it really helps!

Concept #4

Listen to your BODY! Eat only when you are hungry and do not wait too long in between meals. Stop eating when you feel satisfied, rather that over stuffed. Waiting until you are ravenous means you are more likely to eat something processed and full of ingredients you do not want and will leave you feeling immediate regret.

Concept #5

Do not Live to Eat, rather Eat to Live. This is key! Do not eat out of boredom or stress; nourish your body with foods that it needs to thrive, and with foods that are easily digestible.