Eating clean is a concept that has been around for many years and has recently gained tremendous momentum. It combines three aspects of healthy eating- balanced overall nutrition, emphasis on unprocessed foods, and healthy food preparation. While many Americans recognize the dangers of a diet heavy in processed foods, weaning themselves off such a diet can seem an overwhelming commitment. The Complete Idiot's Guide® toEating Cleanshows readers how to change their eating habits one step at a time, without breaking their budgets or sacrificing taste. Beginning with the benefits of eating clean, the book provides a new look at how to eat, what to eat (and what not to eat), and how to prepare foods for maximum benefit. In it readers will find- The secrets to reading food labels. Where to shop for what. How to make quick healthy meals and your own convenience foods. How to liven up nutritious foods with herbs and spices. How to keep your food bill inexpensive when buying healthy. How to eat out. About the Author Diane A. Welland, M.S., R.D.,is a registered dietitian and freelance writer/consultant specializing in consumer, custom, and trade publications related to food, nutrition, foodservice, health, and fitness. She is currently a contributing editor for Environmental Nutrition Newsletterand teaches nutrition at Northern Virginia Community College. Her work can be seen in Relish Magazine, Today's Dietitian, Cowboys and Indians, Clean Eating, Vegetarian Times, Sizzle, National Culinary Review, Pizza Today, Arthritis Todayand Cooking Light. She has been interviewed for The Washington Post, USA Today, U.S. New & World Report,CNN, and CNBC. Welland is an active member of the American Dietetic Association's Food and Culinary Practice Group and incoming chair of the Nutrition and Food Science Section of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She is a past Manager of Nutrition Services/Media Spokesperson for the National Restaurant Association in Washington, DC.