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A 2010 study from Consumer Reports found that nearly 40 percent of pre-washed salads sold in plastic bags or so-called plastic clamshells may be contaminated with bacteria that could be harmful to your health. They did a small study, just over 200 samples, and they found that 39 percent of those samples contained a family of bacteria known as coliform, which is a general indicator for contamination. Twenty-three percent of them contained a bacteria known as enterococcus, which is usually associated with fecal contamination. Not what you want to hear in your produce. It's not sterilized, it's just pre-washed. But there weren't other bacteria found in the study that we tend to associate with foodstuffs. It's important to note they did not find E.coli, they did not find salmonella, but they actually found the worst contamination in package containing spinach. We've heard a lot about spinach in the past. Spinach was a big offender and especially those packa...

Every Thursday through Lent, I am going to highlight a fish you may not be familiar with, and a Clean Eating recipe that will use that new fish in a Clean manner. I feel that trying new foods and new cooking methods is important. Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone ( in many aspects of life, not just food ) leads one down a new path they may not have considered. If you are one to eat no meat on Fridays during Lent, consider this a challenge to keep in line with your beliefs and expand your horizons. If Lent isn't your thing, that's great too - consider this challenge on any night of the upcoming week, and enjoy some different CE fish. ( Thanks to CE reader North for the suggestion! ) Week 1: Swai Swai is a species of Vietnamese catfish, which due to intense lobbying from the American catfish industry is prohibited to be sold under the word "catfish" because of sales concerns. It is also known as Iridescent Shark, and sometimes sold under the name "Basa...

Flaxseed are a tiny little nutty tasting seed that many Clean Eaters use to enhance the flavor of things like salads, yogurts, and baked goods. They are a great source of dietary fiber, a powerful antioxidant, and have a high level of omega-3 fatty acids. It also has cholesterol lowering properties, and may help to counter inflammatory conditions like lupus or gout. With a strong link between lack of omega-3 in the diet and prostate cancer, men in particular who are Clean Eaters should be well advised to start eating these seeds. I bought a bag of  Bob's Red Mill Flax Seeds that I found in the baking section at Safeway. These seeds are so tiny, a small bag will last a long time. Yesterday, I took a small bag with me to work, intent on sprinkling it on my morning yogurt to see how it would taste. I was impressed with the mild nutty taste it imparted, but the little seeds are so small, I found digging them out of my teeth a little irritating! I can definitely see sprinkling them on a...

Here is a list of 10 foods you really should be incorporating into your CE regimen. These are packed with vitamins, minerals, and the Clean essentials you need to fuel your body and energize yourself. Try eating these 10 on a rotating basis for variety - try 1 or 2 items a day in conjunction with the "superfoods" you are already eating in your quest to stay on a Clean path. 1. Sweet Potatoes A nutritional All-Star — one of the best vegetables you can eat. They're loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Bake and then mix in some unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness. 2. Mangoes Just one cup of mango supplies three-quarters of a day’s vitamin C, onequarter of a day’s vitamin A, a decent dose of blood-pressure-lowering potassium, and 3 grams of fiber. Bonus: mango is one of the fruits least likely to have harmful pesticide residue. 3. Unsweetened Yogurt Plain yogurt has a pleasant tartness that’s a perfect foil for the...

Bean sprouts are a healthy, wholesome, Clean addition to your salads, sandwiches, or just about anything else you'd care to mix them into. Sprouting a seed is said to increase its nutritional value tremendously - especially their natural B vitamin values. Adding sprouts to your foods is healthy and Clean - now have them at home anytime you want them. Now, you can't just sprout a can of garbanzo beans. These have been heated and the bean rendered inactive. You need to look for "sprouting seeds" at a local health food store or garden center. Anything that will ultimately grow into a plant can be sprouted. Seeds are easily found this time of year as Spring is almost here in most areas of the Nation. Making them yourself at home is super easy. Wash, rinse, repeat - that is it! 5 Easy Steps The basic steps for sprouting are as follows: Soak . (Generally, seeds are soaked overnight for around 8-14 hours. Lentils fit into that category; however, quinoa only needs 2-4 hours...

Eggs are a great Clean Eating choice - whether boiled, poached, or even lightly fried ( back away from the margarine and nobody gets hurt! ), eggs are a wholesome and protein packed choice. Next in the series from EndlessSimmer.com,  100 Ways to Cook an Egg. Once again, click on the pick that intrigues you. Mind you, a lot of these recipes aren't Clean - but can be easily Cleaned up with the techniques and swap outs you've already come to know. Salmon & Egg Roll Ups Lunch Pita with Lox and Egg Tajine Omelette

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