There are more delicious clean foods than many people realize. Check out this top list of great tasting food items that will help you clean up your daily diet. Eating healthier is as easy as preparing more meals at home using fresh, nutritious, natural and unprocessed ingredients. It is generally accepted that many people eat way too many processed foods, which is just not healthy. Sooner or later all that sugar and processed fats will catch up with you. Eating cleaner is as simple as eating more fresh fruits, vegetable and lean proteins. Yes it is true, we hear that all the time, so why have you not cleaned up your diet yet?
Top ListĀ of Clean Foods
For me, these top 5 food groups are important considerations when determining your daily meals and snacks. If you want to eat better and more healthy, think about adding more of these nutritious foods into your diet. This is certainly not a complete list or listing of clean foods. They are also not in any particular order of importance or health rating. Just some of my favorites. Start putting more of these items on your grocery shopping list and enjoy the great taste and healthy eating from a variety of choices. You will pick your own favorites over time.
Main Food Groups:
- Fresh Vegetables
- Fresh Fruits
- Lean Proteins
- Oils
- Grains
1. Fresh Vegetables:
- Green leafy
- Spinach
- Mustard Greens
- Cabbage
- Collard Greens
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Turnip Greens
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Lettuce
- Carrots
- Asparagus
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Sweet Potato
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Beans – Legumes
2. Fresh Fruits:
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Mango
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Pears
- Kiwi
- Strawberries
3. Lean Proteins:
- Chicken breast, no skin
- Shrimp
- Scallops
- Fish (white fish meat)
- Lean Turkey meat
4. Oils:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
5. Grains:
- Quinoa
- Wild Rice
- Brown Rice
- Oatmeal
Healthy Eating
There are certainly more items to consider including in your daily diet, but this listing will put you in a great direction to cleaning up your food intake.
It is important to discuss the foods you eat with your healthcare provider. They can also help you set up a food/meal list for healthier eating based upon your personal dietary needs.