Why All of Us Should Be Eating a Clean Organic Diet

  • Category: Food
  • December 15, 2016

A huge buzzword in wellness and healthy living, clean eating is something we should all be aspiring to. Elena Kinane, Managing Director of Greenheart Organic Farms explains what it’s all about.

What It Means  

Eating a clean, organic, low-sugar diet full of freshly harvested organic produce without processed foods has countless benefits for the body and soul and of course, our planet. As genuine organic farmers are required to have a soil-building program in place that enriches the soil with natural nutrients and minerals, fresh organic food is much richer in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.

img_6154The Benefits

By eating clean regularly, you will notice the difference in a very short span of time. Shiny hair, glowing smooth skin, healthy gums, strong fingernails, and a lean physique are just some of the most apparent ‘side effects’. Consuming clean nutritious food devoid of preservatives, fillers, artificial flavors, hormones, antibiotics and toxins, reducing stress, and exercising moderately are the best protection from chronic diseases such as heart problems, cancer, and diabetes. It is also highly beneficial for your mental health as it helps you to stay focused and can help alleviate depression and moodiness. Also, organic crop and livestock farming safeguards the well being of animals and does not contaminate our planet with toxins that affect our soil, air, and water.

img_6936Five Clean Eating Tips 

  1. Ban hydrogenated oil from your grocery cart and kitchen cupboards.
  2. Get rid of products with sugar, white flour, artificial sweeteners, white rice, and high fructose corn syrup listed as one of the ingredients.
  3. Stick to coconut oil and olive oil for cooking. Highly processed oils, like corn and soy based oils are toxic to your body.
  4. Remove artificial sweeteners, preservatives, additives, and food dyes from your diet. They cause gas, belly fat, slow metabolism, and food addiction.
  5. Drink ample amounts of water daily.

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