{"id":3562,"date":"2020-03-05T20:35:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T20:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=3562"},"modified":"2024-10-04T16:01:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:01:30","slug":"how-to-create-a-clean-living-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/how-to-create-a-clean-living-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Clean Living Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Processed food, hidden additives, environmental toxins, cleaning chemicals, plastics, cosmetics, cookware, fabric softeners, electronics\u2026the list of hidden toxins that we encounter everyday goes on and on. Many people have chosen to join the clean-living movement but, what does clean living really mean? Let\u2019s start with what we eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean Eating Tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household Product Swaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importance of What You Put ON Your Body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Suggestions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eating Clean isn\u2019t just a fad, it\u2019s a lifestyle choice that leads to improved health and overall wellness.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some clean eating tips to follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose real foods over processed foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating balanced meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include more <a aria-label=\"plant-based (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/top-10-herbs-for-body-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plant-based<\/a> foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load up on fruits and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/the-importance-of-eating-your-fruits-and-veggies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">veggies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/understanding-your-food-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added sugar and sodium<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Household\nproducts are a major source of hidden toxins. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_679122833-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"clean products\n\" class=\"wp-image-9150\" style=\"width:691px;height:386px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_679122833-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_679122833-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_679122833-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_679122833-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_679122833-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many cleaning supplies and air fresheners contain harmful chemicals, so switch to natural products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic food and beverage containers break down over time releasing harmful chemicals. Consider glassware instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric softeners coat your clothes with a thin layer of potentially toxic substances. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/natural-remedies\/essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential oils<\/a><\/span> on a wash cloth will add fragrance without toxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shower curtains may contain phthalates to soften the plastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many mattresses have PBDE compounds. This is especially important for small children to avoid. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At high temperatures, non-stick cookware can give off toxic gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s\nimportant to pay attention to what you put ON your body, not just in. What\nshould you look out for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Butyl acetate in nail polish and strengtheners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butylated hydroxytoluene in concealer and liquid makeup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diethanolamine\u00a0in foaming products, shampoos, shaving creams and moisturizers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formaldehyde in deodorant, eyelash adhesives and some shower products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fragrance usually is an umbrella term for a plethora of harmful chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talc in eye makeup, blush, baby powder, deodorant and soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preservatives such as parabens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other suggestions to live a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/go-green-for-earth-day-and-every-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">clean, sustainable lifestyle<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_86137647-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"clean ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-9151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_86137647-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_86137647-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_86137647-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_86137647-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_86137647-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use energy efficient light sources (they last longer too!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk, bike or carpool whenever possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/go-green-for-earth-day-and-every-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reduce, reuse and recycle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce energy usage by unplugging devices when not in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase products with less packaging options &amp; using reusable grocery bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off water when not in use such as when washing dishes or brushing your teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start growing your own food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the list here may seem daunting, try to incorporate one or two a week. In no time at all you\u2019ll be living clean and enjoying a much healthier lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/best-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Best Sellers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Processed food, hidden additives, environmental toxins, cleaning chemicals, plastics, cosmetics, cookware, fabric softeners, electronics\u2026the list of hidden toxins that we encounter everyday goes on and on. Many people have chosen to join the clean-living movement but, what does clean living really mean? Let\u2019s start with what we eat. 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