When looking for "clean" foods, some people look at the number of ingredients. Although at times this may be a good indication of whether or not something is "clean" it could in theory be incorrect if all of the ingredients are clean and unprocessed. Unlikely I agree.
There are other theories to only buy things that have ingredients in them that you would purchase separately. Salsa for instance - tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, etc. That is a great practice but I fear if you are just beginning on your journey this may totally overwhelm you.
What I do and I believe is a good starting point, is to search for hidden sugar. If the salsa had sugar as an ingredient for instance, I would have passed on it and looked for a brand that did not have sugar. In sugar I mean anything sweet other than stevia, coconut sugar or honey. Those are the only options I allow in my ingredients and I prefer stevia and coconut sugar over honey as they are both lower on the glycemic index.
Looking for sugar will become a part time job for you. It has taken me years and I still make mistakes as the manufacturers change ingredients. For example I have bought the same pasta sauce for years. I noticed this month that it now contains sugar. I have since opted to make my own. I do the same with salsa, dressings and anything else I can. I recommend the same to you whenever possible.
Remember one thing: this is a journey. It is a marathon, not a sprint. As you run out of things, replace them with healthier versions. This will keep implanting clean eating from being so overwhelming to you.
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Cheers to clean eating!
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