Clean Eating??? What is it???

    Clean eating, we've all heard of it.  Especially lately with tons of people looking to profit from the term.  There are son many different versions of clean eating out there.  Some people call it "Clean", some people call it "paleo", others call it "cave man".  Truth of the matter is, you don't need to BUY anyone's diet plan.  I consider "diet" a nasty little four letter word anyway. Why?  I don't believe diet's work with that label/stigma attached to them.
    Eating clean is just another term for eating healthy.  Fruits (but be careful with fruit with what you are trying to accomplish, lots of sugar, although natural, in there), veggies, lean meats, fishes, nuts, etc...  Basically, anything that is not processed or preserved in some factory where some company is trying to keep the food on the shelf as long as possible to turn a profit.  What do I always tell my high school student?  You've probably heard it before, when shopping, stay along the outside of the grocery store.  I call it "U" shopping.  Everything you need nutritionally is there.
    Last thing I want to tackle is the notion of only eating organic food.  I remember listening a few years ago listening to Dr. Brian Luke Seward tackle the topic of organic eating.  Himself, along with a study at Stanford University concluded there really is no true benefit eating organics.  Why you ask?  Well, the chemicals and pesticide used to grow food, it gets in the air and gets into the soil all around the earth.  There truly is nothing organic, so just make sure you are getting your fill fruits, veggies, lean meats, fishes, poultry, and good starches each day.  You will truly see a great benefit in your life.