Anonymous asked: hey , this might sound like a really silly question , not sure if you've explained it on here before but i just wanted to know what clean eating is ?

Heyyy, 
Okay so heres the low down-

Eating clean: (personal definitions may vary, but this is the jist)
—Keeping processed foods OUT of your diet as much as you can. Basically, if it has more than one ingredients, it is probably processed. Almost everything that comes in a box/bag/container is processed. Keep it simple, easier to digest, easier for your body to use efficiently. 
—Most carbs are complex. Lean towards veggies - preferably green ones. Sweet Potatoes are good), rice is typically brown. Bread is usually a HUGE no-no
—Majorly limit sugars. This includes fruit. Fruit, while healthy and non-processed, is all sugar. Limit amount of fruit you eat.
—Meat is lean. Typically chicken, fish, kangaroo, turkey or beef. 
—Fats are healthy fats from nuts (usually almonds), Flax oil, Olive oil, coconut oil.

Basically, it is very simple, not fancy, very boring. You can add to it as you see needed, depending on your goals and your ability to stick with the diet.

Eating healthy is eating a balanced amount of food, usually based on the food pyramid. Things like fruit, corn, breads, pastas, etc are fine. There is MUCH more “wiggle room”. 

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors and those who aspire to be/look like them usually eat more clean than just healthy. Their diets are kinda based upon the saying “food is fuel”, that’s it. Looking like that isn’t fun, it is hard work and takes a lot of will power and determination. 

BUT, those who compete always have an “off season” where they are more lienent about what they eat. This helps with keeping the metabolism guessing, gaining muscle, as well as for sanity. Not many people can eat clean year round.