Connect with us

How To Eat Clean

Five Almost Instant Benefits From Eating Clean

Published

on

Clean eating is gaining a lot of attention as people look for new ways to lead a healthier life. Clean eating is simple, yet so many people get it wrong.

In basic terms, the goal of clean eating is to consume whole foods that are minimally processed, refined or come from a natural source. It challenges us to choose more fruits and vegetables as well as foods that are free of additives and preservatives and choose foods that are of nature.

What Makes Processed Foods Bad?

good healthy clean foods

Although some experts will tell you that processed foods are not necessarily a bad thing, because it removes bacteria and toxins and helps to preserve foods for a period of time, they are wrong for multiple reasons.

Processed foods are low in fiber, low in nutrients, contain unhealthy fats, high amounts of sodium and sugar, high-fructose sugar, refined oils, and trans fats.

Each of these qualities poses significant risks to our health including the dreaded heart disease, the risk of stroke, diabetes, obesity, and cancer to name a few (MedlinePlus).

What Happens When We Eat Clean?

Advertisement

Several things start to happen to your body the moment you decide to eat clean. While the long-term effects can be momentous and life-changing, like weight loss or the reversal of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, there are immediate changes that begin to occur in a matter of just two or three weeks.

Clean eating is not just another diet plan, scheme or fad. Clean eating is a way of life that is pulling in followers by the thousands.

Here are five almost instant benefits of eating clean.

Energy Boost

Surprisingly, one of the immediate changes you start to notice after eating clean for a few days is the boost in your energy levels. Thanks to the combination of whole grains, protein, and healthy fats, your body reaps the benefits of an even distribution of energy that can last for hours at a time.

WebMD reports that your blood sugar becomes well-adjusted as a result of eating nutritious, timely meals. This action helps to reduce the number of spikes you sometimes experience eating processed foods.

Advertisement

Mood Swing for the Better

Clean eating is well-known for its ability to provide mental clarity and overall brain health in general. In addition to the fog lifting, you also start to experience a change in your mood.

Thanks to omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, and improved regulation of brain chemicals like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, followers of clean eating can fend off feelings of depression and anxiety.

Improved Sleep Experience

According to Shape Magazine, another immediate benefit of clean eating is improved sleep experiences. Thanks to chemicals like tryptophan that naturally occur in foods like almonds, your body experiences a natural boost in the hormone melatonin which helps you to get much-needed sleep.

Improve Your Workouts

Advertisement

If you are looking to improve your workouts, clean eating can blaze a trail to improving your endurance, recovery time, and building muscle, according to researchers.

Great Skin Health

You are what you eat –at least your skin thinks so. A diet that is rich in fruits and veggies contains just enough vitamins to improve the elasticity and vibrancy of your skin. Followers of clean eating report changes in their skin for the better in a matter of only six weeks.

These are just five almost instant benefits of eating clean. Remember to start small and aim big. Try clean eating for yourself and start making changes today. You are bound to see immediate changes in your mind, body, and spirit for the better.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement
lighter chicken pot pie
Healthy Recipe Makeovers2 weeks ago

Lighter Chicken Pot Pie

healthier shepherds pie
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Healthier Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

lightened up tuna noodle casserole
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Lightened-Up Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

healthier baked chicken tenders on plate
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Crispy and Healthier Baked Chicken Tenders

healthy sloppy joes
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Easy Healthier Sloppy Joes

lighter chicken and rice casserole
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Lighter Chicken and Rice Casserole

better for you meatloaf 2
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Better-For-You Meatloaf

healthy mac and cheese closeup
Healthy Recipe Makeovers3 months ago

Healthier Baked Mac and Cheese

comforting roasted tomato soup
Soups and Stews4 months ago

11 Healthy and Heartwarming Soups to Nourish Your Body and Soul

mediterranean fish stew recipe
Soups and Stews5 months ago

Mediterranean Fish Stew Recipe

carrot ginger turmeric soup
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup

red lentil soup recipe
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

roasted tomato soup with garlic
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

flavorful thai coconut curry soup
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Thai-Inspired Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup

comforting cauliflower leek soup
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Creamy Cauliflower and Leek Soup

flavorful spicy black bean corn chowder
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Spicy Black Bean and Corn Chowder

healthy mushroom barley soup
Soups and Stews7 months ago

Hearty Mushroom and Barley Soup

lemon chicken and quinoa soup
Soups and Stews8 months ago

Chicken and Quinoa Soup with Lemon Recipe

easy butternut squash apple bisque
Soups and Stews8 months ago

Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque

tuscan kale and white bean soup
Soups and Stews8 months ago

Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup

summer blackened tilapia recipe with mango salsa and lime
Dinner8 months ago

Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa

rosemary herb crusted pork tenderloin
Dinner8 months ago

Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

slow cooker turkey chili
Soups and Stews8 months ago

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

grilled tofu steaks with chimichurri sauce
Dinner8 months ago

Grilled Tofu Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

baked cod with tomatoes and capers
Dinner8 months ago

Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Capers

light and refreshing lentil and tuna salad
Salads8 months ago

Lentil and Tuna Salad

fluffy egg white frittata
Breakfast8 months ago

Egg White and Spinach Frittata Recipe

beef and broccoli stir fry
Dinner8 months ago

Lean Beef and Broccoli Recipe

garlic herb skewers
Dinner8 months ago

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic and Herbs

stir fry with turkey
Dinner8 months ago

Turkey and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Powdered activated charcoal for facial mask in jar with copy space
Detoxing7 years ago

Activated Charcoal To Detox Your Body

glowing skin, healthy skin
How To Eat Clean2 years ago

The Connection Between Clean Eating and Clear Skin

healthy hair
Whole Foods2 years ago

The Connection Between Whole Foods and Hair Health

brain function
Healthy Eating2 years ago

The Connection Between Healthy Eating and Optimal Brain Function

Production steps of licorice roots pure blocks and candy on wooden table ** Note: Shallow depth of field
Good Nutrition7 years ago

Adaptogenic Herbs and Spices 101

Fish Oil Supplements
Supplements2 years ago

The Benefits and Risks of Fish Oil Supplements

vegetable
Detoxing1 year ago

Detoxing for Improved Respiratory Health

Supplements
Supplements2 years ago

How to Store and Preserve Your Supplements

lentil mushroom shepherds pie
Dinner9 months ago

Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie

joint health
Detoxing1 year ago

How Detoxing Can Improve Joint Health

Inscription boost immunity, fresh ripe healthy fruits and vegetables
Good Nutrition1 year ago

Good Nutrition for Boosting Metabolism

Wound Healing
Good Nutrition1 year ago

The Role of Good Nutrition in Wound Healing

hair growth supplements
Supplements2 years ago

Supplements for Hair Growth: What Works

rosemary herb crusted pork tenderloin
Dinner8 months ago

Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

sauna therapy
Detoxing1 year ago

The Importance of Detoxing in Reducing Inflammation

Detoxing for Kidney Health
Detoxing1 year ago

The Importance of Detoxing for Kidney Health

holding clear drinking glass
Detoxing1 year ago

The Role of Detoxing in Reducing Water Retention

healthy joint
Good Nutrition1 year ago

Good Nutrition for Healthy Joints

detoxing with herbal teas
Detoxing1 year ago

Detoxing With Herbal Teas: What to Know

perfectly grilled salmon
Recipes9 months ago

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa

detox bath
Detoxing1 year ago

How Detox Baths Can Aid Relaxation and Cleansing

detoxing, weight loss
Detoxing1 year ago

The Role of Detoxing in Weight Loss

leafy greens
Whole Foods2 years ago

Whole Foods for Bone Health

whole foods
Whole Foods2 years ago

Whole Foods and Their Role in Brain Health

plant based diet
Whole Foods2 years ago

The Role of Whole Foods in Reducing Cholesterol

turmeric
Supplements1 year ago

Understanding the Benefits of Turmeric Supplements

breakfast food
Good Nutrition2 years ago

The Importance of Breakfast in Good Nutrition

Probiotic Supplements
Supplements1 year ago

When and How to Take Probiotic Supplements

healthy heart
Healthy Eating2 years ago

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Heart

chicken meal with sweet potato and broccoli
Dinner9 months ago

Baked Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli

Advertisement