Daily Detox: Clean Up Your Diet With Our Healthy Meal Guide

Dinner can make or break your day of clean eating. More likely than not, you've just walked in the door from a long day of work, are feeling exhausted, and would rather reach for your good friends Ben & Jerry than stand in the kitchen and make a meal. Always have defrosted chicken, fish, or tofu/tempeh (if vegan) available in the fridge that can easily be thrown in a pan and cooked. Salad is one of the simplest and healthiest options, and requires as little or as many items as you want. Throw a piece of chicken in a pan with some oil, sear for a few minutes on both sides, place lettuce on a plate, and top your salad with sliced chicken, some cranberries or nuts, and a healthy fat like avocado. Instead of creamy dressings, make your own (try 2 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar, a handful of strawberries, 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tbsp. of honey) or a light balsamic. If you're craving carbs, make gluten-free brown rice or quinoa pasta, and flavor with vegan pesto, basic tomato sauce, and some tomatoes or onions. Reduce your portion in half and add in a protein like chicken or tofu, so that you're getting full from the protein and not taking in too many carbs. [Photos via @alexa_curtis]