Spring Clean Your Nutrition!
We've all heard the term "clean eating" but what does that really mean and how can it jump-start your health journey? Essentially, eating clean is eating the way that nature intended by reducing your intake of highly processed foods. This lifestyle is principally based on eating whole foods (fruits, veggies, meat, fish, eggs, etc) and avoiding an excessive amount of foods that are pre-packaged and shelf-stable. The reason that a clean-eating approach is recommended by many healthcare professionals is that processed foods contain preservatives and other additives that can cause inflammation in the body. Inflammation is your body's natural defense mechanism against toxins. Inflammation can lead to a surprising array of health issues, the most obvious of which include: obesity, diabetes, constipation, chronic sinus issues,...
