The past year has really changed the way I think about food. I read The Omnivore's Dilemma and watched Food, Inc., which I have been telling everyone I know about (really, watch it!). I watched King Corn, but am still too scared to watch Fast Food Nation. I have reduced the amount of grain-fed meat I eat, and I only drink organic milk. A friend recently introduced me to this thing called clean eating. It's been around for years, but has been recently growing in popularity. The movement involves following a few simple principles in your everyday life, such as eating several small meals a day, and eliminating over-processed foods. There's even a magazine, Clean Eating, which has tons of great recipes and other useful tips for eating clean.
To be honest, I'm not ready to jump into this head first. I simply don't have the time to do 5-6 meals a day, and I'm certainly not ready to give up white rice (I'm part Korean!). But I think using the principles as a guide, rather than strict rules, is still incredibly useful in the effort to lead a healthier life.
Have you tried clean eating? What do you think?
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