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Clean Eating 50 Recipes to Jump Start Your New Healthy Lifestyle Sarah Jones

There are many different diets that are out on the market and all of them promise to help you lose weight or to start feeling better than you ever have. One of the best diets that you can choose, and one of the easiest since you are not going to have to count the calories as much, is the clean eating diet. In this diet, you are simply going to eat foods that are clean and good for you rather than eating out all of the time or eating a lot of prepackaged foods. You will eat foods such as healthy fats, lean proteins, good vegetables and fruits, and some good carbs. You will also drink a lot of water and exercise in a way that is good for your body. All of this is going to work to bring up that metabolism, lower the calories you are burning, and help you to lose weight in no time.

There are some basic principles that come with this diet. Some of the things you should do on this diet include:

• Eat six meals each day that are small to keep the metabolism up
• Eat breakfast less than 60 minutes after getting up every day
• Eat at least one complex carb and a lean protein with every meal
• Have at least two servings of a healthy fat each day.
• Make sure that you are eating plenty of vegetables and fruits each day to get the enzymes, nutrients, vitamins, and fiber you need.
• Control the portions
• Drink at least 13 cups of water each day

There are also some things you will need to avoid on this diet. This things to avoid include options like:

• Any foods that are high in calories but do not have a lot of nutrition
• Trans fats and saturated fats
• Artificial foods like processed cheese
• Foods that have a lot of preservatives
• Foods that add a lot of chemicals like sodium nitrite and food dyes
• Alcohol
• Any beverage that has a lot of sugar
• Artificial sweeteners
• Foods that have been over processed such as sugar and white flour

If you are interested in getting started on this diet plan, finding the recipes that you need can be the hardest part. This guidebook has 50 of the best recipes that you will need to start your clean eating journey. You will find options for vegetarian, paleo diet, chicken, beef, and even some juices to make you ready for all that life has to offer.
1 can chickpeas c. chopped bell pepper, orange 2 chopped celery c. chopped dill 2 chopped green onions 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise, vegan c. grapes, chopped 1 minced garlic clove tsp. dill, dried 2 tsp. dill, dried 2 tsp.

Dijon mustard Pepper tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Directions:

1. Take out a bowl and mash up the chickpeas so they are flaky in texture. Add in the dill, garlic, mayo, grapes, onion, pickle, bell pepper, and celery.
2. When those are combined, stir the pepper, salt, lemon juice, and mustard and stir to combine.
3. Serve this on some bread or crackers and enjoy!

1 c. cherry tomatoes 1 sliced cucumber c. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. zaatar seasoning Directions:

1. Take out a bowl and mix together the onion, tomato, and cucumber. zaatar seasoning Directions:
   1. Take out a bowl and mix together the onion, tomato, and cucumber.

      Drizzle with a bit of lemon juice and olive oil.

   2. Sprinkle the seasoning on top and then allow to sit at a room temperature for about 20 minutes so the flavors blend. Serve right away.
   
   
   Maui Bean Soup
   2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 red onion 1 carrot 2 celery ribs 1 red pepper 2 garlic cloves 1 green pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. chili powder 2 cans black beans 4 c. vegetable stock 1 can tomatoes, diced 1 c. corn Directions:
   1. Take out a skillet and heat up the oil. corn Directions:
      1. Take out a skillet and heat up the oil.

         Add the bell pepper, onion, carrot, and celery and then saut this for 8 minutes to get the onion translucent. Add the spices and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.

      2. Add in the tomatoes beans, and stock. Bring this to a boil and then reduce the heat. Cover and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
      3. When this is done, place into a blender and add in the corn. Simmer another 5 minutes and then serve.
      
      
      Summertime Pizza
      8 oz. mayonnaise 1 pkg. softened cream cheese 1 tsp. dried dill weed c. shredded cheese 1 minced garlic clove c. carrots c. broccoli c. red pepper c. cucumber Directions:
      1. Turn on the oven to 350 degrees. cucumber Directions:
         1. Turn on the oven to 350 degrees.

            Spread out the rolls onto a cookie sheet and pinch their seams together. Bake this for 10 minutes so it becomes browned. Allow to cool all the way.

         2. Blend the garlic, dill weed, mayonnaise, cream cheese. Spread this over the crust. Sprinkle each of the vegetables over the pizza and top with the cheese.
         3. Place in the fridge and then slice right before serving.
         
         
         Escarole Soup
         6 tsp. vegetable broth Salt 1 lb. chopped escarole 2 chopped garlic cloves Directions:
         1. Heat up the oil in a pot. chopped escarole 2 chopped garlic cloves Directions:
            1. Heat up the oil in a pot.

               Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds before adding in the escarole and cooking another 2 minutes.

            2. Add in the salt, chicken broth, Parmesan, and beans. Cook this for another 5 minutes before seasoning.
            3. Ladle into a few bowls and drizzle on some oil before serving with some bread to enjoy.
            
            
            Brussel Sprouts and Tofu
            1 block tofu Salt 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 1/3 c. pecans 1/3 c. sliced Brussel sprouts 3 garlic cloves Directions:
            1. Take the tofu and slice it into small slices. sliced Brussel sprouts 3 garlic cloves Directions:
               1. Take the tofu and slice it into small slices.

                  Heat up the oil in a pan and then brown the tofu for 5 minutes.

               2. Add in the garlic and pecans in and good for another 3 minutes before adding in the brown sugar. Place this mixture into a bowl when it is done and add in the cilantro.
               3. In the skillet, add in the Brussel sprouts and cook so they become soft. Put these on a plate and top with the tofu mixture before serving.
               
               
               Veggies and Quinoa
               1 c. rinsed quinoa 4 chopped carrots 2 c. water 1 chopped zucchini 8 chopped asparagus spears 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar Pepper 1 tsp. thyme Directions:
               1. Cook up the quinoa by following the directions on the package. thyme Directions:
                  1. Cook up the quinoa by following the directions on the package.

                     Steam your vegetables for about 4 minutes inside the microwave.

                  2. While this is going on, prepare the dressing. Place the thyme and vinegar into a bowl and whisk the oil in.
                  3. Place cup of the quinoa into each bowl and place some of the vegetables on top. Top with some of the dressing and serve.
                  
                  
                  Chia Strawberry Smoothie
                  1 c. strawberries c. coconut milk, canned 1 c. chia seeds c. water Sweetener if needed Directions:
                  1. Make the chia gel first. water Sweetener if needed Directions:
                     1. Make the chia gel first.

                        Combine the chia seeds and cold water and let it stand for 10 minutes to make a gel.

                     2. Take out a blender and place the rest of the ingredients inside and blend well so it is smooth.
                     3. Divide up the gel you made between a few glasses and then pour the smoothie over before enjoying.
                     
                     
                     Tofu Scramble
                     1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 pkg. tofu 1 chopped shallot 1 pkg. sliced mushrooms tsp. salt 1 tsp. kale leaves, chopped Directions:
                     1. Drain and then rinse the tofu. kale leaves, chopped Directions:

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