Yuna Reed thought clean eating meant a lot of salads, rigid rules, and giving up her favorite comfort foods when she first heard about it.
However, she was overcome by curiosity, and what she found was very different from the strict way of life she had feared.
According to Yuna, “clean eating isn’t about perfection or deprivation.” “It is about selecting foods that give me a sense of vitality rather than burden.” She investigated the abundance of what she could enjoy rather than what she had to give up.
Her favorite way to sate her sweet tooth is with fresh berries. She substituted hearty grains like farro and quinoa for heavier sides without feeling deprived.
Even well-known dishes gained new life: colorful plates that looked as happy as they tasted, pasta tossed with colorful vegetables, and soups made with lentils and herbs.
Yuna learned from her experience that creating meals around foods that feel exciting and nourishing is more important for success with clean eating than following a set of rules.
Additionally, as she continued to experiment, clean eating evolved from a “challenge” to a joyful, organic part of everyday life.
She asserts, “It’s not about chasing some ideal image.” “It’s about developing a positive relationship with food, which has been crucial for me.”
