“Eat a balanced diet.” You’ve heard that one before plenty of times, right?  You’ve probably even heard me say it.  That’s because it’s true – eating a balanced diet is one of the keys to good health.

If you’ve spent any time reading about good nutrition, then I don’t have to tell you how important it is to eat a clean diet consisting of a good balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein. But what does that mean, really?  And WHY is it so important?  Read on for answers to these questions…

You eat clean.  You work out.  And you avoid putting toxins in your body like cigarette smoke.  So it’s fair to say you take good care of yourself. But let me ask you this: Is your food as “clean” as you think it is?