69. Should I Be Avoiding Processed Foods? The Great Clean Eating Debate

It seems like the main concept that is becoming more and more prevalent among food and diet trends is “clean eating,” but is that an idea worth following or not?Clean eating sounds good in theory, but it isn’t always the most practical or cost-effective approach. By the end of episode 69, you’ll know the truth about eating processed foods and how to overcome the anxiety of eating pre-packaged foods.In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of clean eating, giving you my thoughts on the debate, the pros and cons, and the reality that can be easy to miss. I’ll discuss breaking free from the chains of black-and-white mindsets and fear of foods that aren’t “clean.” You’ll hear my opinion, as a Registered Dietitian, on the practice of avoiding all processed foods. And, I’ll give you some practical ways to eat a balanced and healthful diet without cutting out entire categories of foods.Some ideas you’ll hear discussed in this episode are: 🥗 Defining “Clean Eating”😇 The Problem with Perfection🛒 The Reality of Processed Foods✝️ Navigating Food Choices with Faith⚖️ Practical Tips for a Balanced Approach to Better NutritionResources mentioned:>>> Check out our gentle nutrition series in episodes 30-39 of Faith-Filled Food Freedom if you want to learn more about nourishing your body with food in a non-diet way.>>> Listen to episode 40 of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Letting Go of Perfect: Faith-Based Strategies for Conquering Perfectionism>>> The Nourishing Menus Workshop is no longer open for enrollment. However, you can get access to my Gently Nourished nutrition course for FREE when you join The Stonger Collective (TSC). TSC is a workouts & wellness app specifically for Christian women that helps you bridge the gap between faith and your total body health journey.Get on the TSC private waitlist HERE, and tell them I referred you. (My waitlisters get access to TSC before it opens to the public 😉😉.)Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!>>> Join me and a community of crazy incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.