The heart and  soul of clean eating is consuming food in its most natural state unprocessed, or as close to it as possible. It is not a diet; it's a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation, leading to an improved life - one meal at a time. 

Eat smaller and more frequently: five to six times a day
Three meals and two to three small snacks. Include a lean protein, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a complex carbohydrate with each meal. This keeps your body energized and burning calories efficiently all day long. It is also more efficient for your digestive system.

Drink at least two liters of water a day
Preferably from a reusable canteen, not plastic; we're friends of the environment here! Limit your alcohol intake to one glass of antioxidant-rich red wine a day, maximum.

Get label savvy
Clean foods contain just one or two ingredients. Any product with a long ingredient list is human-made and not considered clean.

Avoid processed and refined foods
This includes white flour, sugar, bread and pasta. Enjoy complex carbs such as whole grains instead try sprouted breads and grains for even more benefits.

Know thy enemies
Steer clear of anything high in saturated and trans fats, anything fried or anything high in sugar.

Shop with a conscience
Consume humanely raised and local meats.

Choose organic whenever possible
If your budget limits you, make meat, eggs, dairy and the Dirty Dozen your organic priorities.

Consume healthy fats
Try to have essential fatty acids, or EFAs, every day.  Good Sources are: nuts, seeds. avocados, healthy fish and shellfish.

Learn about portion sizes
Work towards eating within them.

Reduce your carbon footprint
Eat produce that is seasonal and local. It is less taxing on your wallet and our environment.

Slow down and savor
Never rush through a meal. Food tastes best when savored. Enjoy every bite! SIT down and eat!

Take it to go
Pack a cooler for work or outings so you always have clean eats on the go.

Make it a family affair
Food is a social glue that should be shared with loved ones. Improve the quality of your family's life along with your own.

Source: Clean Eating Magazine

I would take things one step further and suggest avoiding GMO's genetically modified foods as often as possible.  I will write an article about how to do this in an upcoming forum.

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Wishing you and yours a clean eating week!