The complete beginner's guide to getting your fill of nutritious, all-natural foods! Becoming a healthier, more energetic, leaner person begins with your plate, and it's not as hard as you think. Eating clean combines three aspects of healthy eating: overall nutrition; emphasis on unprocessed foods; and healthy food preparation. Diane A. Welland, M.S., R.D. teaches you how to clean up your act! With more than 125 recipes, you'll never run out of inspiration for a cleaner plate, and you certainly won't have to sacrifice on taste. You'll know exactly what to eat (and what not to eat!). You'll enjoy omelettes, quiches, light snacks, dips and spreads, super salads, sensational soups, quick dinners, batch cooking plans, stick-to-your-ribs starches, sweet treats, and everything in between! Simply cutting out processed, manufactured, and refined foods, and making your recipes from scratch (without refined grains and refined sugars) can completely revitalize your health and trim your waist. You'll probably find that whole foods—vegetables, fruits, high-quality meats and eggs, whole grains and starches, and quality dairy products—are a far more satisfying and delicious diet than quick processed goods. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Clean offers readers: How to change your eating habits How to grocery shop without breaking your budget How to eat out Advice for staying on track , managing temptations, and how to recover if you fall off the wagon Research-based claims for children and adults that encourage a healthy, clean diet