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EAT CLEAN and feel better! M any of us have a typical American diet that is loaded with sugar, fat and sodium, which often leads to high blood pressure, low energy and an unhealthy digestive system. The best way to reduce your risk for many diseases and health issues is to choose natural and minimally processed foods by “eating clean.” Eating clean is about choosing the least processed, most nutrient-dense foods available to you. A clean diet focuses on choosing foods that are low in fat, high in fiber, and loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Eating the least processed foods helps control blood sugar, stabilizes energy, and provides your body with sufficient amounts of fiber to help with digestion. Dr. Dylan N. Milam, Chiropractic Provider for University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics, was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming and graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Wyoming. Following undergraduate studies Dr. Milam attended Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After graduating, he practiced in Portland for two years before returning to Laramie and opening a practice. Dr. Milam’s clinical focus, in addition to disorders of the spine and pelvis, is on conservative management of cumulative trauma disorders, sports medicine and functional progressive rehabilitation. Dr. Milam is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.   He is a Diplomate Chiropractic Sports Physician through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. (ACBSP), which consists of extra training in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries.  There are many benefits of eating clean. Clean foods, unlike processed foods, are loaded with natural enzymes that help with digestion. They help decrease inflammation and improve circulation, which helps the body remove waste. These foods are also high in fiber, which is needed to maintain a healthy digestive system. The high-fiber, less-processed carbohydrates found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits are referred to as low glycemic index carbohydrates. The sugar (glucose) in this type of carbohydrate is released slowly, which helps you regulate blood sugar levels and maintain energy. Fiber is a necessary part of any healthy diet. Loading up on high-fiber, clean foods can keep your heart healthy by lowering cholesterol levels, regulating blood sugar levels, and improving digestion, which can help prevent colon cancer. Eating a clean, healthy diet can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight. A combination of high-fiber whole grains, vegetables and fruits will help you feel fuller longer. Replacing unhealthy, processed foods can help you eat less calories overall and increase your fiber intake. While it would be ideal to eat the freshest WLM | health by Dylan N. Milam, DC, DACBSP, CSCS foods all the time, no one has a perfect diet. Adopting the 90/10 rule gives you guidelines for how to eat your healthiest while leaving