Clean Eating Recipes

Discover the best list of clean eating recipes for beginners that are kid friendly, quick to prepare and very popular on Pinterest!

100’s of healthy homemade meals with simple fresh ingredients ready in 30 minutes or less, compiled by the editors of Change In Seconds!

Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, low carb, keto or paleo recipes are available below.

Just say no to the overpriced, badly wilted store bought salad, and yes to these simple clean eating lunch ideas you can make in minutes!

The recipes are made with real, whole food ingredients.

Eating clean becomes easier than ever when you pack make-ahead meals for the week.

The secret to having a healthy delicious meal that you can look forward to, is planning ahead.

With simple on-hand healthy food ingredients, you will be surprised at the wide variety of delicious options that you can pack for a busy day at work or school.

Forget boring meals, show off your culinary talent that will make your coworkers or classmates jealous!

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Clean Eating Lifestyle

Eating “clean” is gaining popularity — but what does it actually mean, and how is it good for your health?

Clean eating is a simple concept. Clean eating focuses on whole foods, or real foods.

Foods that are minimally processed, as close to their natural form as possible.

Multiple studies have shown that diets heavy on whole foods curb or prevent certain life-threatening conditions and diseases, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Plus, there’s research linking diets high in fruits and veggies to healthy weight management, glowing skin and hair when you tend to avoid processed foods.

What Are Common Processed Foods

Sugary breakfast cereals

Granola bars

Instant ramen

Flavoured nuts

Gelatinous fruit snacks

Canned fruit

Potato chips

Margarine

Cheese

Tinned vegetables

Store bought bread

Ketchup

Savoury snacks, such as crisps

Processed meat products, such as bacon and hot dogs

Frozen dinners

Soft drinks

White rice (go for brown or wild rice instead)

Fast food hamburgers

Foods with high fructose syrup

Store bought cookies, cake, muffins, and crackers

Pre-made condiments and salad dressings

What Makes Processed Foods UnHealthy

Usually high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup Lead to excessive food consumption Contain artificial ingredients Often high in refined carbohydrates Low in nutrients Tend to be low in fiber Often high in trans fats or processed vegetable oils

Source: Authority Nutrition

Read 48 reasons avoid processed foods to learn more.

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Breakfast Recipes

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Recipes For Lunch & Dinner

While it’s easy to want to go out to a restaurant or grab convenience foods, but with planning, you will be able to quickly prepare a healthy lunch and dinner from scratch using our compiled list of clean eating ideas.

Avoiding processed foods at dinnertime will end your day off on the right foot and move you closer to your health and fitness goals.

Popular Main And Side Dishes Ingredients

Chicken breasts

Butternut squash

Healthy fats

Brown rice

Green beans

Chicken broth

Roasted vegetables

Ground turkey

Sea salt and pepper

Balsamic vinegar

Lemon juice

Steak

Shrimp

Salmon

Sausage

Olive oil

Spinach

Asparagus

Red pepper

Quinoa

Pasta

Pork

Zucchini

The following are very important to round out your meals.

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Vegetables

Fresh vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to clean eating. Vegetables can be enjoyed raw at dinnertime in a salad using olive oil and balsamic vinegar as a dressing.

Furthermore, vegetables can be steamed or grilled and spiced up with some garlic or other seasonings.

Finally fresh vegetables can be paired with almost anything, so dinnertime should always include a plate full of vegetables.

Protein

Grilling meat is a great way to bring out the flavours without needing to add much seasoning (or extra calories).

In addition meats, such as chicken and fish, are just as delicious when baked.

Cheese a favourite, and can add savoury flavour to almost any dish. In addition, organic eggs are a very good source of high quality protein and vitamins.

Grains and Carbs

Whole grain pasta and rice can serve as a great starting point for dinner. There are literally thousands of pasta and rice dishes out there, and can all be adapted towards a clean eating lifestyle.

Lunch And Dinner Recipes

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Dessert And Snack Recipes

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