5 Ways To Ease Into Clean Eating (Recipes too!)

This year I decided to start making better choices regarding my body. Better foods and more exercise. Luckily I have an amazing friend and personal trainer to help motivate my workouts, but I have to rely on myself to keep my diet in check. I have been eating clean for about 6 months now and I love it. 

Originally the thought of giving up fast food and diet coke make me want to curl up in a depressing ball and cry...

But I soon realized eating clean is a lifestyle and I truly believe it has helped my body. My hair grows faster and my skin rarely ever breaks out. Not to mention the energy I have gained. I do not eat 100% clean. I still drink the occasional diet coke and eat hot wings twice a month. If I can do it anyone can. 

What is clean eating?

When you commit to eating clean you leave behind - added sugar, hydrogenated oil, chemicals and preservatives 

5 Ways To Ease Into Clean Eating

1. Think of soda as a dessert. Try and keep down to 3 a week. This goes for diet too!

2. Drink as much water and unsweet (or green) tea as you can get your hands on

3. Eat at least 1 salad a day

4. Bring easy snacks to work

5. Make a list of your favorite dishes and look up a clean alternative!

My go to clean snacks-

carrots, broccoli and hummus

almonds

Ezekiel english muffin with natural PB

tomatoes and cucumbers with red wine vinegar

whole wheat pita with grilled chicken and mustard

My Favorite Clean Recipes-

Thai Turkey Veggie Stir Fry - (instagram recipe by busygirlseatclean)

Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries

Sirloin Steak with Horseradish Cream 

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Spanish Scramble

Grilled Fish Tacos and Slaw