Uncle Marv discusses the concept of "clean eating" - consuming whole, unprocessed foods and avoiding processed, prepackaged items with artificial ingredients. He shares his thoughts on adopting a clean eating lifestyle, including potential benefits like better digestion, improved mood, weight management, and reduced disease risk. Marv plans to gradually transition to clean eating by making simple swaps like choosing lean proteins, complex carbs, healthy fats, and drinking more water. He also mentions exploring food tracking apps beyond MyFitnessPal.
Clean Eating Explained
Clean eating focuses on whole, minimally processed foods while avoiding artificial ingredients, preservatives, and refined sugars. The goal is to eat nutrient-dense foods as close to their natural form as possible. This could involve cutting out entire food groups like dairy or grains, but Marv plans to take a more balanced approach.
While some promote extreme versions, clean eating doesn't necessarily require eliminating entire food groups or only eating "pure" foods for significant health benefits. A balanced diet with a variety of whole and minimally processed foods can be sufficient.
Marv's Clean Eating Plan
Marv won't go to extremes but will choose foods he understands, with pronounceable ingredients. His plan includes:
He'll make simple swaps like veggie stir-fries over brown rice, baked salmon with roasted veggies, and turkey chili. For snacks, he'll have fresh fruits, veggies, hummus, and homemade trail mix.
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Links from the show:
Clean Eating: https://tinyurl.com/yeun5hxs
What does the research say? https://tinyurl.com/bp5tj8vp
Clean eating tips: https://tinyurl.com/336yjz4a