Everyone says to eat clean, but what does that actually mean? No sugar, no bread, no processed food? Clean eating sounds healthy, but it’s one of the biggest reasons people fail their diets. In this episode, Marianna and Tony break down why that happens and what the research actually shows about long-term nutrition and real, sustainable progress. They unpack the five biggest problems with clean eating, from confusing definitions and rigid rules to how it can quietly hurt your mindset and overall health, and then explain what to do instead. If you’ve ever tried to eat perfectly and still ended up frustrated, this one’s going to make things finally click.
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Timestamps:
(4:03) What “clean eating” really means
(5:16) Problem #1: There’s no formal definition
(9:15) Problem #2: It’s inflexible and unsustainable
(12:31) Problem #3: It doesn’t work for long-term fat loss
(20:01) Problem #4: It’s not necessarily healthier
(25:55) Problem #5: It can lead to disordered eating
(35:30) What to do instead