How to incorporate the clean eats

Clean eating has been a proven solution for weight loss. A simple concept really, stay away from all processed foods and maintain a steady diet of nutrient-packed super foods and lose weight. However, if it were that easy to stay clear of the bad stuff we'd all be wearing bikinis to the grocery store. Here's a few ways to either replace the processed foods, or add a clean food to your diet:

• Sugar: The number one enemy for someone trying to eat clean. However, there are substitutes. Try and stay away from artificial sweeteners like Splenda due to the high levels of aspartame, stick with stevia. You can buy packets for 10$ at GNC. You could also substitute sugar for natural honey or no-sugar added applesauce for baking. 
• Switch your dairy up: Try using an unsweetened almond milk. All the benefits of milk while keeping clean!
• Use greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream: Taco night? Swap out the heavy cream for an all natural and unsweetened greek yogurt. You'll still get the tangy taste without the extra processed calories. Plus, greek yogurt is known to help with bloating and digestion.
• Swap your pasta for 1/4 quinoa or brown rice: Whole grains are a clean diet's partner in crime.
• Add the healthy fats!: Try using avocado on your toast in the morning instead of butter, I made the switch a few months ago and actually prefer it now. Avocado isn't just a superfood for weight loss, but helps with skin too. Also try cooking with olive oil over margarine, butter, or canola oil.
• Avoid the condiments when possible: Stay clear of mayo and ketchup. I am such a hot sauce junkie, and couldn't pass on some Siracha. But, use sparingly because some hot sauces do have added sugars and high sodium levels. Try tabasco when possible.
• Pack on the vegetables: Veggies are low calorie and nutrient dense, try adding spinach to your eggs in the morning or broccoli to your dinner. 
• Add flax seed: Sprinkle some flax seed on your yogurt in the morning, it's great source of fiber and omegas.
• And last but certainly not least DRINK MORE WATER!! 

Don't get discouraged if you cheat a bit, it's extremely difficult to eat 100% clean. But, even tweaking your diet here and there helps.