Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet is not so much a diet as a long-term eating overhaul. When you eat clean, you eschew processed foods and refined carbohydrates in favor of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. The Eat Clean Diet cookbooks feature recipes that call for chicken, turkey and bison, but offer alternative shopping lists and menu plans for vegans. Tofu, tempeh and beans are substituted for lean meats and Reno's favorite egg whites.
Step 1
Replace whey-based protein powder with soy- or hemp-based powder, or add silken tofu to oatmeal in the morning to supply protein.
Step 2
Use extra-firm tofu, seitan or tempeh, available in natural foods stores, in place of fish or other meat in recipes.
Step 3
Spread nut butter on Ezekiel bread or wraps for complete protein. Look for unprocessed nut butters in the bulk section of health food stores.
Step 4
Prepare oatmeal or other dishes calling for skim milk with almond, rice or soy milk. Look for "light" or unsweetened versions to avoid added sugar.
Step 5
Use canned beans to make easy one-dish meals and save on cooking time. Reno's vegan meal plan calls for canned beans for use in breakfast wraps and chili. Look for brands with no added sodium or sugar, and rinse beans with water before using.
Things You'll Need
- Almond, rice or soy milk
- Soy or hemp protein powder
- Nut butters
- Tofu
- Tempeh
- Beans
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