{"id":14293,"date":"2021-09-23T22:16:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T22:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=14293"},"modified":"2023-01-12T06:48:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T06:48:28","slug":"clean-eating-for-beginners-5-simple-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/clean-eating-for-beginners-5-simple-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Eating for Beginners: 5 Simple Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"Fad diets often fail because they are rigid and restrictive and following them often requires doing a complete 180 to our current routines.\u00a0Clean eating is no different.\u00a0Luckily,\u00a0when it comes to\u00a0building new\u00a0habits,\u00a0a little flexibility can go\u00a0a long\u00a0way. Take these simple tips along on your clean eating journey\u00a0and you will\u00a0find that starting a new diet may be easier than you thought!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01)\u00a0Eat more whole foods.\u00a0\u00a0Whole foods like fruits and vegetables are the obvious go-to but\u00a0preparing them can be cumbersome. Try\u00a0store bought\u00a0popcorn, hummus, apple sauce,\u00a0or\u00a0peanut butter\u00a0which are\u00a0convenient options that are nutritionally\u00a0very\u00a0similar\u00a0to their homemade counterparts.\u00a0\u00a02)\u00a0Cook\u00a0at home.\u00a0\u00a0Taking on clean eating means\u00a0you will\u00a0be spending a little more time in your kitchen.\u00a0This can\u00a0intimidating, especially if you are used to take-out.\u00a0Pre-chopped veggies and spice blends can be helpful shortcuts.\u00a0Try mastering a few simple recipes that can be whipped up in 20 minutes or less.\u00a0\u00a0Remember, the more you practice cooking, the quicker and more convenient it will become!\u00a0\u00a03)\u00a0\u00a0Explore\u00a0new flavors\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eating more whole foods can get boring if you buy the same\u00a0three\u00a0vegetables every week. A balance\u00a0between\u00a0routine and exploration can be key\u00a0for sustaining clean eating long term. Try incorporating\u00a0one new vegetable or cooking method in to your routine each week.\u00a0You might discover a new favorite!\u00a0\u00a04)\u00a0Be mindful of your eating\u00a0\u00a0Succeeding\u00a0at\u00a0a\u00a0new diet means\u00a0will require you to turn off\u00a0auto-pilot to make more conscious\u00a0food choices.\u00a0Instead of viewing this\u00a0break from routine\u00a0as a\u00a0headache,\u00a0embrace\u00a0the mindfulness that every new diet demands.\u00a0Start by\u00a0planning out a few meals each week as you make your grocery list.\u00a0\u00a05)\u00a0Better\u00a0Hydration.\u00a0\u00a0Sodas, flavored\u00a0coffee\u00a0and other sugary beverages are off limits if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0sticking to clean eating.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0be looking for other ways to hydrate. Flavored water, low sugar electrolyte drinks, and seltzer are all great options if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0used to drinking more sugary beverages.\u00a0\u00a0About Allie\u00a0Allie is a spin-class-teaching, triathlon-winning nutritionist who loves to help others. She has a\u00a0master\u2019s\u00a0degree in nutrition and has published\u00a0academic\u00a0research on improving food access for underserved populations.\u00a0\u00a0Allie is\u00a0just one of Persona\u2019s team of qualified nutritionists.\u00a0Do you have\u00a0questions about nutrition?\u00a0Reach out. 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