The "Eat-Clean Diet" is based on a book of the same name. It was created by fitness model Tosca Reno, who was also a columnist for "Oxygen" magazine. The concept of clean diet dates back to the 1960s, when the raw and whole food movement started. Although Reno modified the diet and made it easier and simpler, the basic principles of eating simple and healthy foods remains.
How it Works
The Eat-Clean Diet requires you to eat only natural foods that contain no preservatives. This means no prepackaged foods, no refined carbohydrates and no sugar. There's no calorie counting, which makes the diet easier to follow. You can eat things from all food groups, as long as you choose the non-processed options. For example, whole brown foods instead of white.
Health Advantages
If you're looking to improve your health, the Eat-Clean Diet is a good choice. Because your focus is on whole grains, healthy fats and no processed foods, you'll be eating lots of healthy, whole foods. This means you'll be getting lots of fiber, vitamin E, antioxidants and healthy fats. According to Health.com, the diet is also low in trans and saturated fats, which is good for your heart.
Weight Loss
Tosca Reno lost more than 200 lbs. following this diet. Although Reno didn't create the diet as a weight-loss system, she believes the diet is effective for a number of reasons. One is that the diet points you to eating about six small meals throughout the day, which helps you control hunger, so you don't experience cravings and will have an easier time losing weight. Another reason you'll lose weight in this diet is that you'll be eating no sugar, little fat and lots of fiber.
Cons
Although the overall diet approach is healthy, the diet might be impractical for some people to follow. For the Eat-Clean Diet to work, you need to make sure you eat only unprocessed foods. Reno recommends sticking to organic whenever possible. Although these are healthy recommendations, they're expensive and difficult to follow, especially if you eat out regularly.
References
- Health.com: Review: Eat Clean Diet
- "The Eat-Clean Diet: Fast Fat-Loss that Lasts Forever!"; Tosca Reno; 2007
- Diet Choices: The Eat-Clean Diet
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