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
It’s now DAY 10 of The A Department’s #ECC44 and one of the things that may be crossing your mind is how to eat clean when you are out for dinner. Today I’ve put together some of my TOP TIPS on how to stay on track when eating out. Research The Restaurant: It might sound … Read more
So tomorrow is the official start of Lent and whether you are inclined to give something up or not – here’s an idea we can all get on board with – The A Department’s 44 Day Eat Clean Challenge – #ECC44. So why 44 days? Well lent 2015 officially runs from Wednesday February 18th to … Read more
Let’s face it – we all have great intentions Monday to Friday (lunchtime) but then somehow it all goes out the car window on that commute home from work. So how do we keep our mojo through the weekend so we don’t undo all the good and ruin all the progress we’ve made? Here are … Read more
It seems it’s definitely the time of year for colds, flus and bugs and we haven’t managed to escape it. So in a bid to boost our immune systems a little we’ve been adding some fresh juices to our meals. Here are a couple we whizzed up this morning: JUICE 1: Carrot, Beetroot, Apple and … Read more
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
A quick and easy recipe for your midweek dinner. What You Need: Chicken Fillet (1 per person) Tomato Purée Onion Garlic Preheat oven to 180C Slice the chicken fillet down the middle and open out, bake for 15-20 mins Sauté onions and garlic in a pan with coconut oil. Top chicken with tomato purée and … Read more
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