A Guide to Simple, Clean Eating

A Guide to Simple, Clean Eating

Clean eating doesn’t have to be a complex task. In this post, I’m eager to demonstrate how a straightforward day of clean and healthy eating might look, utilizing uncomplicated whole food recipes made with readily available ingredients from any grocery store. This will involve spending less than an hour in the kitchen, closely mirroring the principles of my six-week Clean Eating Mastery program, which I’ll discuss more about later on.

Wholesome Breakfast in a Minute

One of the easiest ways to ensure a healthy start to your day is to spend just one minute the previous night preparing your breakfast. That’s precisely the amount of time required to prepare overnight oats. Not only is this meal super simple and tasty, but it also offers a convenient grab-and-go option for the following morning. You just need to add three-quarters of a cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to a container that can be sealed, pour in the same amount of your preferred milk (plant-based or cow’s milk), and refrigerate overnight. Top the mixture with some fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup in the morning, and you’re good to go.

Effortless and Healthy Lunch Prep

If you find yourself working outside of the house, it might be beneficial to prepare your lunch the night before. This practice is also helpful for those working from home, as having lunch ready to eat in the fridge discourages the consumption of unhealthy snacks due to intense hunger. So let’s prepare tomorrow’s lunch! Get your Instant Pot ready to cook some quinoa, or follow my stovetop quinoa preparation guide. Combine one cup of quinoa with one cup of water in the Instant Pot, using the minimum amount needed to build pressure. Then place a trivet inside the pot, add two large cold eggs from the fridge, and cook them alongside the quinoa, using the high-pressure setting for one minute plus a full natural pressure release.

While the quinoa and eggs are cooking, chop your vegetables. You’ll need a Lebanese cucumber, a carrot, a handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, and a small bunch of parsley. Peel and julienne or grate the carrot, slice the cucumber, finely chop the parsley, and set these aside. For your dressing, combine the juice of half a lemon, one tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper in a jar, and shake until well mixed. Once the quinoa and eggs are ready, cool the eggs in an ice bath immediately after the Instant Pot’s safety pin drops to prevent overcooking.

Dinner: Keeping It Simple Yet Flavourful

For dinner, let’s keep things effortlessly delicious. Season two skinless, boneless chicken thighs with a mix of spices including half a teaspoon of paprika, oregano, a quarter teaspoon of chili powder, sea salt, and a dash of black pepper. Peel a small sweet potato and slice it into half-inch pieces. Preheat a pan over medium heat, add some avocado oil, and cook both the seasoned chicken thighs and sweet potato slices for five minutes on each side. Then, add water to the pan for deglazing, throw in a handful of green asparagus, cover with a lid, and let it all steam for about 20 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender. Serve your chicken, sweet potatoes, and steamed asparagus with the delicious pan juices poured over the top.

Commit to Clean Eating with the Six-Week Mastery Program

In conclusion, here’s a recap of the total time you need to spend in the kitchen for a full day of clean eating: one minute for breakfast, 15-20 minutes for lunch, and 40 minutes for dinner. By following this simple plan, those looking to transform their lifestyle through clean eating can gain a taste of how it feels. Committing to this change for six weeks helps to internalize good habits, making healthy decisions more automatic. The result? You’ll likely feel so incredible that the thought of reverting to a diet of junk and processed foods will be unimaginable.