EAT CLEAN
and feel better!
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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
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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