Clean Eating Meals For Beginners
Written by: Miriam Hahn, Executive Contributor
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It’s kind of trendy these days to eat clean, right? Sounds good and feels good to say it. But what does it really mean to eat clean?
Simply put, it means eating fresh, whole foods that are minimally processed. As a wellness coach, I help clients focus on eating more plants, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. It is also important to get in the habit of flipping the packaging over and reading the ingredients before you buy. Products with 5 or less ingredients, without artificial coloring and flavorings are the best place to start.
Think about going back to basics with food. Simple food can still have lots of flavor!
Here are some easy breakfast ideas, quick lunch meals and easy dinner recipes that are clean and delicious:
Overnight Oats: ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup oat milk, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 teaspoon ground flax seeds. Put in a jar, stir, cover, and put in the fridge for a couple of hours. When ready to eat, top with fresh fruit.
Veggie scramble: Cut a potato into small cubes and boil for 10 minutes until tender. Add ¼ cup broth to a pan and add the cooked potatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, and black beans. Saute for about 10 minutes. Serve with avocado and salsa.
Buddha bowl: In a shallow bowl layer greens, roasted veggies, beans, raw veggies and rice. Add some lemon juice to hummus and use it as a dressing.
Mediterranean sandwich: Grill or roast zucchini, red peppers, and onion. Toss with kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Spread some hummus on whole-grain bread and top with the veggie mixture.
Bean chili: Use your traditional chili recipe and swap out the meat for more beans. Also add in chopped zucchini, diced potato, and shredded carrots. Top with red onion, cilantro, avocado and dairy-free sour cream.
Lentil tacos: Saute cooked lentils with onion and garlic. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and salt. Layer on taco shells with fresh guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce.
Eating a clean, plant-based diet is easier than you think!
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Miriam Hahn, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Miriam Hahn is the owner of YouCare-SelfCare, a private wellness practice specializing in plant-based lifestyle and disease prevention. She is a certified wellness coach and a graduate of the Cornell University Plant-Based Nutrition Program.
Miriam has helped thousands of people live a vibrant life through her in-person and online wellness and cooking courses. She offers recipe development and food photography to brands as well as wellness workshops to organizations.
