Your #Clean14 Cheat Sheet
Below are the foods to focus on and those we’re taking a break from during the #Clean14 Challenge. Keep this list handy for easy reference.
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FOODS TO EMBRACE
- Organic grass-fed meats
- Sustainably caught seafood
- Organic eggs
- Vegetables and fruits*
- Nuts and seeds
- Fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, coconut water, kombucha)
- Healthy fats like olive, coconut and avocado oil (TRY: Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade & Organic Virgin Coconut Oil)
- Raw honey and pure maple syrup (in moderate amounts) (TRY: Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Raw Honey)
- Legumes (optional; if you suspect an intolerance, avoid or limit; also avoid to keep the plan Paleo-friendly)
FOODS TO AVOID
- Grains including wheat (bread, pasta, rice)
- Dairy
- Refined sugar (cane sugar, high-fructose corn syrup)
- Preservatives and additives
- Refined oils like corn oil and canola oil
- Alcohol (yes, even red wine!)
*Check the EWG’s Dirty Dozen list – vegetables and fruits that are important to buy organic (ewg.org).
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