Healthy Eating Tips: Adopting a Clean Diet

The Truth About Clean Eating

Move over, raw foods and detox drinks. A clean diet is an easier approach to eating right and feeling better. Learn the basics before writing your next grocery list
By Hollis Templeton fitbie
 

You Don't Have to Eat Organic

“Diets abundant in fruits and veggies—whether grown organically or conventionally—are healthier than diets without them,” say Kleiner. “What’s most important is eating veggies and fruit, and less important to buy organic.”

A significant body of research shows the link between fruit and vegetable consumption and lower incidences of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer, and improved gastrointestinal and optical health. Additionally, in a review of 97 studies that compared the nutritional composition of organic versus conventional foods, researchers found that organic fruits, vegetables, and grains were 25% more nutrient-dense than conventional food. Organic produce and grains contain higher levels of 8 out of 10 nutrients studied, according to the report published by The Organic Center.

Still, there’s not yet a strong association between organic food and disease prevention. “While it’s true that organic farming is better for the earth and better for farmworkers who have to handle the chemicals, there still isn’t the data proving the effect on individuals and their health, says Kleiner.

If you’ve purchased conventional fruits and vegetables, scrub them thoroughly, using a produce detergent to remove wax, or peel off the skin before eating, suggests Kleiner.

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