Is It Time To detox?

With the festivities over the past few days you may be crying out for a little detox. So what are the best foods to help you do just that? The A Department is here to help!   Take a look!   1: Lemons and Limes Cut them up and add them to your water bottle. … Read more

An Eat Clean TV Snack – Kale Crisps

Here’s what I will be sitting down with tonight in keeping with The A Department’s ECC44 Challenge. It may seem a little boring but I ASSURE you they are not. Give them a go. You won’t regret it. What You Need:  – Fresh Kale (Dunnes Stores usually has it) – Low calorie spray – Seasoning … Read more

It’s Time To Ditch The Diet

In the past I’ve tried EVERY diet there is. The whole way through my early to mid twenties I was obsessed with becoming slimmer. So today I wanted to do a quick post hoping that what I’ve learned might help YOU. Here are some simple guidelines to follow to help you DITCH THE DIET and … Read more

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

chocolate mousse cake

A very moreish recipe for whip up for a special dessert! Try this Chocolate Mousse Cake!   What You Need: (For the Base) 1/4 Cup Walnuts 1/4 Cup Crushed Almonds 2 Tblspns Agave Pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt (For the Mousse) 2 Avocados 8-10 Dates 4 Tblspns Agave 2 Tblspns Raw Cacao Powder What To … Read more

A Cheat Clean “Takeaway” – Burgers and Onion Rings

We used THIS RECIPE and just added the Sweet potato bun and the onion rings. For the sweet potato bun: Simply preheat the oven to 180C Was the sweet potato and chop into thick slices – roughly 1.5 – 2cm thick. Drizzle with coconut oil and pop in the oven turning till golden brown and thoroughly … Read more

Some Essentials For Your Eat Clean Shopping List

So you may have decided that your New Year resolution will be adopting an Eat Clean lifestyle. Here’s a little list of things that are on our shopping list each week. Good Carbs: Sweet Potato, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Oats (GF) Proteins: Lean Steak, Chicken, Turkey, Eggs, Salmon, Cod, Cheese. Healthy Fats: Raw Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, … Read more

An Oats So Simple Way To Get In Your Five A Day – Oatmeal Vegetable Bake

We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to get our veggies in and this little recipe went down a treat. What You Need: (Filling) 20g Unsalted Butter 2 Cloves Garlic 1 Leek 1 Onion 2 Stalks Celery 3 Carrots 1 Courgette 1/2 Butternut Squash (Sauce) 40g Unsalted Butter 60g Spelt Flour 300ml Unsweetened Almond … Read more