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Sprouted-grain products: Sprouted-grain bread products are
some of the best you can consume, and contain easy-to-digest
whole grains. The grains are sprouted by being soaked in water, and
this process releases enzymes that break down proteins and carbo-
hydrates, making the bread easy to digest and low on the glycemic
index. The nutrients from the grains are also absorbed immediately
instead of being lost during the digestive process.
Tamari and coconut aminos: These condiments are natural
products recommended for clean eating flavorings instead of soy
sauce. Soy sauce is a highly processed product and often contains
hidden amounts of wheat gluten. Tamari is a Japanese-style soy
sauce that is often made as a byproduct of miso. You’ll want to look
for organic tamari made with non-GMO soy beans and no gluten.
Check the label to make sure the product adheres to clean eating
principles. Coconut aminos is made from coconut tree sap and sea
salt and is naturally aged. It contains no soy or gluten while still
imparting a soy sauce–like flavor to foods.

Unclean Foods

With some foods, it’s easy to tell that they are unclean and should
be avoided. Candy bars, potato chips, soda, and artificial sweeteners
are clear examples. But with other foods, it’s not so easy to decipher
which category they belong in.

Low-fat, sugar-free, and fat-free: Don’t be fooled by foods labeled
low-fat, fat-free, or even gluten-free without reading the label. These
foods have likely been supplemented with unclean ingredients to
make up for flavor lost in the production process.

White foods: Stay away from “white” foods: white bread, white
rice, granulated sugar. White flour and white rice, for example,
have been stripped of all their healthy brown parts, so opt for whole
grains instead. White sugar is highly refined, so turn to the list of
clean sweeteners in this book, which will help you satisfy your
sweet tooth in a healthy way.

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