Ariana Collins felt overwhelmed by all the contradicting advise available online when she initially decided to adopt clean eating. She jokes, “I thought clean eating meant I had to give up everything I loved.” “But I soon came to see it was more about making deliberate decisions than about adhering to rigid guidelines.”
Certified nutrition coach Ariana now guides novices towards a clean-eating lifestyle free from feeling deprived. Her approach is straightforward: concentrate on full, unprocessed foods, keep hydrated, and choose meals that really fulfil the body and mind.
“The secret is to start modest. She says you don’t have to toss everything out of your kitchen and start fresh over night. She advises instead changing processed foods for better substitutes. “Look for whole-grain or chickpea spaghetti if you enjoy pasta. If you love chips, go for roasted sweet potato slices.
Ariana enjoys starting the day with overnight oats for breakfast. She comments, “It’s easy and keeps me full for hours.” She leaves rolled oats mixed with almond milk, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey refrigerated overnight. She tops it first thing in the morning with fresh berries and some almonds.
Lunch is sometimes a large, vibrantly coloured salad. “Until I learned how to make them interesting, I used to think salads were boring.” she adds. Her best combo calls for mixed greens, grilled chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a homemade lemon-tahini dressing. “The dressing makes all the difference—it’s creamy, tart, and totally natural.”
Dinner is where Ariana keeps things basic yet nouraging. She usually eats baked fish topped with roasted veggies. “It is packed with nutrients and takes less than thirty minutes to make.” She seasons the salmon with lemon, garlic, and herbs then serves it with quinoa and roasted Brussels sprouts.
Ariana says that one should approach snacks deliberately. “I keep a supply of nuts, hummus with vegetable sticks, or Greek yoghurt with a bit of honey instead of reaching for cookies or chips.”
Moving into clean eating doesn’t have to be daunting. “It’s about progress, not perfection,” she exhorts novices. “Listen to your body, enjoy your foods, and most importantly, make decisions that make you feel good.” This kind of thinking helps Ariana to believe that everyone can develop a long-lasting clean-eating habit.
