Clean eating: the good, the bad and the unhelpful.
Clean eating: the good, the bad and the unhelpful Shar e The term "clean eating" has accumulated more than 30 million Instagram hashtags . (Getty Images: GMVozd ) It's a lifestyle choice, not a diet, according to its loyal devotees. But what makes "clean eating" any different from other dietary regimes, and more importantly, is it any good for you? It's difficult to determine the potential benefits — and drawbacks — of the clean eating approach, since there has never been any agreement on what the term actually means. "There's no universal definition or understanding of clean eating … It's kind of a self-defined way of living," said nutritionist Rebecca Reynolds. The core principles of the movement align with standard nutritional advice: eliminate processed foods and refined sugar, stick to wholegrains , eat more fruits and vegetables, reduce salt intake, and cut back on alcohol. So far, so good. Except clea...