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Look, we all know life can be hard, and there are occasions when you deserve some serious TLC.
 
And then there are other times when life is totally going according to plan, but you still crave some major pampering and me-time.

Hey, we get that –  it's calling treating yo'self.

Whether life is running on rails or careering off them completely, here are 8 situations which always require you treat yo'self pronto!

1. Someone eats the food you've been looking forward to all day.

Situation: The feeling of utter despair that envelopes you when you realise you live with a thieving so-and-so, who would happily chomp their way through your food, is oh so real. 

Remedy: Take a deep breath, make a mental note of their deception, plot their downfall, order a takeaway and have a long bath while you're waiting for it to be delivered.

2. There's no hot water for a much-needed post-gym shower.

Situation: Peeling off your work-out gear only to find yourself shivering with one outstretched hand beneath a freezing cold torrent of water is worthy of multiple meltdowns.

Remedy: Jump straight into your fluffiest dressing gown, and while you're waiting for the water to heat up, give yourself some pre-shower prep with a little body brushing. Not only will it keep you warm, but it will do wonders for your stress levels.

3. You realise you've been rocking a funky foundation tidemark all day.

Situation: After a relatively good day with the other humans, you arrive home to find that your neck and face look like they belong to two different people… and not ONE person thought to tell you.

Remedy: There's really nothing for this other than a few hours of alone time with a DVD boxset and McVities Nibbles. 

4. The clothes you ordered online make you look like a potato.

Situation: You (willingly) maxxed out your credit card and now you're surrounded by a mountain of garments which only belong on a bonfire.

Remedy: Grab your phone and immediately Google 'Celebrity Worst Dressed Lists'. It may not be kind, but hey it will make you feel better.

5. Your gin buddy cancels at the last minute… and you're ready and waiting to cut loose.

Situation: You've been looking forward to a night on the tiles for over a week, and your so-called mate cancels on you due to a cold you're certain could be fixed with a few gins.

Remedy: Do NOT instantly grab a facewipe and remove every smidgen of makeup you've just applied. Instead, hijack someone else's night out, and make the most of that lipstick.

6. You lose your Leap Card mere hours after topping up by €50.

Situation: You top up your Leap Card BEFORE you find yourelf in the red, and lose the damn thing just hours after filling it with money.

Remedy: Like your funky tidemark situation, some scenarios require alone time. Take to the couch in your cosiest pyjamas, fill a bowl with your favourite chocolate, and eat your way through those feelings of frustration and irritation.

7. You wake up in foul humour, trudge through your day in foul humour and come home in foul humour.

Situation: You woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

Remedy: You treat yo'self old-school by lighting candles, pouring wine, eating chocolate and pampering yourself like the queen that you are.

8. You spend days on a project for your boss only for it to be shelved at the last minute.

Situation: Your boss reminds you why you hate him by dropping the ball on a project you worked your arse off on.

Remedy: Chocolate. And gin, ladies. Chocolate and gin.

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Researchers have found that 'diet' foods can actually make you put on weight and contribute to an array of other health problems.

Scientists from the University of Georgia conducted a study and found that even though high-fat foods are often targeted for obesity, it's actually sugar-laden 'diet' products which cause the most harm.

In the study, rats were fed the equivalent of 'diet' foods (high in sugar but low in fat) and saw that this actually made them put on weight when compared to a balanced rodent diet.

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The study's principal investigator, Krzysztof Czaja, said: "Most so-called diet products containing low or no fat have an increased amount of sugar and are camouflaged under fancy names, giving the impression that they are healthy.

"The reality is that those foods may damage the liver and lead to obesity as well."

Krzysztof continued: "What's really troubling in our findings is that the rats consuming high-sugar, low-fat diets didn't consume significantly more calories than the rats fed a balanced diet.

"Our research shows that rats fed a low-fat, high-sugar diet, the efficiency of generating body fat is more than twice as high — in other words, rats consuming low-fat high-sugar diets need less than half the number of calories to generate the same amount of body fat."

The unbalanced diets also caused chronic inflammation in the intestinal tract and brain. which Krzysztof believes damages the vagus nerve, which controls sensory signals, including the brain's ability to determine when you're full.

"The brain changes resulting from these unbalanced diets seem to be long term, and it is still not known if they are reversible by balanced diets," she said.

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Being pampered is luxury enough, so imagine being pampered while munching on some delicious treats.

That's what Callan & Co has introduced to its salon. And it won't be your run of the mill food either, because the salon has teamed up with Cocu Kitchen to bring you an entire menu of snacks, breakfasts and energy pots.

Whether you're having your hair done or getting a make over by one of Callan & Co's top make-up artists, sit back and relax, and enjoy the food the salon has on offer.

Whether you want a wrap, porridge, an energy pot or even some soup, it'll all be available for you to enjoy in the salon.

When you arrive, there will be a Cocu menu waiting for you at each of the salon stations to make sure you won't miss out.

All you have to do is place your order with a member of the Callan & Co staff, and within minutes, your delish breakfast or lunch will be sitting in front of you.

Looking at the menu, we can't wait to try this experience out.

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You know when you're just about to take a big bite out of a lovely meal… and then a fly lands on it.

Most of the time you swat it away, right? Well, turns out you should probably bin it.

Why? When a fly lands on your food, it apparently gets sick. As in, it actually throws up on your grub. Lovely…

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A recent survey asked participants what critter would make them run a mile from a restaurant: Rodents, flies, cockroaches, ants or snakes?

The majority said that cockroaches would make them flee, however scientists say that flies carry twice as many germs on them.

Flies aren't able to actually chew their food, so they have to throw up enzymes in order to slurp their grub up.

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So, basically if a fly lands on your sambo and wants a bite, it will puke on it.

Also, flies like to eat things that we find revolting (trash, rotten animal carcasses, faeces), so the real danger when a fly lands on your food is actually it's body.

Germs from all those disgusting things a fly lands on clings to the hairs on the fly's body, so they pick up a host of bacteria and viruses.

So, moral of the story? Don't at anything a fly lands on. We definitely won't after finding this out.

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Remember when sweet potatoes weren't really part of your diet?

Yes, us neither because the orange vegetable has been on the menu pretty much everywhere for the past two years. 

And the reasons are obvious: on top of fact that they taste divine, sweet potatoes are a nutrition powerhouse. 

They are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, potassium and dietary fibre. We love them baked, stuffed, roasted or fried, basically in every way possible.

Since the Internet is all about #cleaneating and #foodporn at the same time, Instagram is the place to be if you are looking for inspiration on what to make with sweet potatoes. 

Pancakes

Looks like a great lunch to bring to the office.
 

 

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Between My daughters birthday and Easter I indulged a little too much so off to a new start and will be sure to try and get in some evening runs this week. Today's lunch is sweet potato and zucchini pancakes over arugula with roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado and olives topped with a little lemon juice, hemp seeds and gomasio. Have a great day!To make the sweet potato and zucchini pancakes grate half a medium zucchini in a bowl and place on thick layer of paper towels. Press out as much of the juice as possible through a strainer or with dry paper towels. Squeezing out all the juice prevents the pancakes from falling apart while cooking. Add zucchini back into the bowl and grate half a sweet potato. Add in 1 @handsomebrookfarm pasture raised egg or egg substitute equivalent, 2 chopped scallions and salt and pepper to taste and blend well. Add 1 to 3 Tbsp. @bobsredmill gluten free flour to help bind any excess juice. Heat 1 tbsp. @harvestbay extra virgin coconut oil on medium high heat. Add heaps of mixture to pan and shape into pancakes. Cook on both sides until golden and transfer to paper towels to remove any excess oil. Makes about 8 pancakes. Serve with Greek yogurt or applesauce!

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Spiralised hashbrown

Courgettes are not the only vegetables that can get the spiralising treatment.

 

Waffles

Bacon, maple syrup, guacamole, crumbed feta; it's all about the topping you add to your waffle.

 

An alternative to toasts or bagels for breakfast

There is no way we are ever quitting carbs, but it is all about getting the right ones.

 

Todays breakfast

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A smoothie

Bring a lot of creaminess and sweetness to your morning smoothie by adding some cooked sweet potatoes

 

A muffin

If carrot cakes are so delicious, we can imagine sweet potatoes in muffins must taste divine.

 

Actual toasts

Gluten-free toasts straight from Mother Earth! 

 

Thursdays with mum #sweetpotatotoasts #organics #mum #breakydate #chefjenny

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Loaded nachos

The perfect dinner when all you want is Netflix and chill.

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We put out a call for the best Food Influencer of the last 12 months, and you guys couldn't wait to share your thoughts on the subject.

Whether a health food junkie or fast food fanatic, this person's page pops, their enthusiasm motivates and their love of food always, always, always engages.

And as a nation of food and drink lovers, it's no surprise we are fascinated by food influencers and the effort they put it into their passion.

So, without further ado, here are your five finalist for our Food Influencer of the Year award.

Yummy Dublin

Amanda Holtz, the face behind the uber-popular Yummy Dublin, is on a mission to connect some of Dublin's tastiest establishments with her legions of loyal followers.

She may say she's 'just a girl and her fork eating (and drinking) her way through Dublin', but Amanda's keen eye for detail and ability to tap into her followers' interest on the gastronomy scene has earned her a very well-deserved place on our shortlist.

Cocu

Founded by Emilia Rowan, Cocu has become a firm favourite with foodies in Ireland.

Taking inspiration from far-flung lands while giving more than a passing nod to the important of local produce, the folk behind Cocu never fail to inspire, influence and invigorate.

French Foodie in Dublin

Ketty Elisabeth, the face of French Foodie in Dublin, started her blog in 2012 and has watched it grow in popularity over the past five years.

Authentic, passionate and utterly charming, if you want a unique look at the capital's gastronomy scene, French Foodie in Dublin has you covered.

The Happy Pear

When it comes to enthusiasm, these two guys have it in absolute spades.

Dave and Steve, the siblings behind The Happy Pear, are pros at communicating the importance of fresh food, the significance of simple recipes and the value of creating wholesome produce.

Gastro Gays

Russell James Alford and Patrick Hanlon established their blog back in 2013 and initially intended to review Dublin restaurants, but life got in the way and they ultimately found themselves in London where they really found their voice.

Their enthusiasm, warmth and passion for home cooking makes them two of the most relatable Food Influencers in the industry.

 

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This year's Galway Food Festival is on the horizon, and it looks like it's set to be a delicious feast for culinary connoisseurs and food fans alike. 

The festival will run over the Easter weekend, from Thursday April 13 to Monday April 17.

"Galway is home to many different communities, both local and international. In an age of increased migration, we are witness to so many new people arriving in Galway bringing with them their own food culture."

"It is central that we marry these global cultures with our own in order a secure a brighter future for food," said the festival organisers. 

 

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Some of Galway's finest eateries are taking part in the foodie feast. 

Biteclub, Wa Cafe, Cava Bodega, Il Vicola and Anair will all be taking part.

A number of the city's cafes are also on board, including the ever-popular Coffeewerk + Press and Caprice. 

Over 100 food-based events will be happening over the weekend, all focused on the theme of food and community. 

“Community and food are so closely linked as every culture and community forms a large part of their identity through food whether during celebration, through tradition and history or simply daily dining rituals," said owner of Builín Blasta Café and Bakery in Spiddal, Heather Flaherty.

 

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There will also be wonderful food tours through the cobbled streets, discussing some of the city's finest home grown eateries and ingredients. 

It's always worth a road trip to Galway, and this festival is a little added incentive to head west for the Easter weekend. 

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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We’ve always been a nation of food lovers, but the birth of Instagram has definitely taken it to the next level.

Whether you've drooled over this foodie’s uploads or taken inspiration from their recipes, you decided to pay tribute to their culinary creativity last month, and ultimately landed them in our shortlist!

Thousands of votes poured in from you guys, and we now present to you your five finalists for Foodie of the Year.

Time to get voting, folks!

Roz Purcell

The face behind Natural Born Feeder, Roz Purcell's impact on the health food scene in recent years is undeniable.

Combining delicious meals with guilt-free treats, Roz taps into the nation's desire to learn about food and nutrition without depriving themselves.

The Little Green Spoon

When it comes to mouthwatering recipes, Indy Power has it absolutely nailed.

With an Instagram account just bursting with stunning snaps and a cookbook heaving with delicious recipes, Indy's star is only in ascension.

The Wonky Spatula

Nicola Halloran, the gal behind the uber-popular Wonky Spatula, reminds her followers that healthy eating does not have to be boring.

From fakeways to pancake porn, The Wonky Spatula is a a firm favourite among you guys.

The Healthy Tart

If you're determined to embrace healthy eating, but fear the unknown, The Healthy Tart is alwaya on hand to guide you.

And with photos that pop and recipes that hit the spot, it's no surprise this foodie is in the running.

Derval O’Rourke

This three-time Olympian and bestselling author is our last finalist for Foodie of the Year.

So, if Derval's stunning recipes and snack ideas regularly inspire you, it's time to crown her!

 

 

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Bringing your lunch to work or to college is the best way to eat well and save money.

We mean, who needs a sausage roll from the shop when you can whip up a delicious and nutritious meal in no time?

We asked Emilia Rowan, founder of Cocu, to share three recipes that are both easy and tasty! (You can thank us later)

Egg muffins

For 4 portions:
5 eggs
40g feta, crumbled
30g sundried tomato, chopped finely
1 small handful spinach, chopped finely
Oil for moulds

Preheat oven to 160˚c. Beat eggs in a bowl, Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir gently.

Line the silicone moulds with a little oil and pour the mixture into each one evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm in the centre.

Eat immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

Butterbean hummus

2 tins butterbeans (drained and rinsed)
3 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons rapeseed oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until creamy in texture. Taste and adjust seasoning. 

Wholemeal Dipping Chips

Wholemeal wraps
Rapeseed oil
Sea salt

Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

Cut the wraps into 8 wedges (like a pizza) and brush with rapeseed oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and toast in the oven for 8 minutes, until crisp. 

Allow to cool fully and can be stored in a airtight container for 3 days.

 

Thai veggie salad with sesame and soy dressing

Serves 2

For the dressing:
⅓ cup rapeseed oil    
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
a squeeze of lime juice
2 tablespoons boiling water

For the salad:
150g frozen shelled edamame
2 cups baby kale
1 large carrots
1 red pepper
Handful of coriander 
1 spring onion
Small handful cashews

With a hand blender, blend all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge. (nb: there is extra dressing so you can keep it for another salad).

Steam the edamame lightly for 2 minutes, in a pot of boiling water. Drain and allow to cool. 

Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. You can chop the vegetables any way you like, spiralise or finely slice. You can leave the edamame and the cashews whole for extra crunch, or pulse them in a food processor for a different texture. 

Toss all together and dress when you are ready to eat. 

Emilia was in our studio last night to cook these delicious recipes. You can watch her here:

 

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It’s rare a day passes when we’re not exposed to some form of narrative highlighting the dangers associated with excessive sugar consumption.

Whether it comes in the form of a medical study or via a clean eating blog post, society is becoming more and more aware of the dangers, and attempting to tailor their nutritional plans in accordance with guidelines.

And yet, curtailing sugar intake is often easier said than done, with various products positively heaving under the weight of hidden sugars.

With that in mind, it’s refreshing to know that Nestlé have spent two years researching and developing recipes which tap into the consumer’s concerns.

This week, Nestlé’s Rowntree’s unveiled brand new 30% less sugar versions of two of its best-selling products; Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles and Rowntree’s Randoms.

Offered alongside the existing, classic products, the new recipes contain less sugar and more fibre content in addition to remaining free of artificial flavours, colours and sweeteners.

Acknowledging the current narrative, CEO Fiona Kendrick said: “We are delighted that our innovation gives consumers the option of a significantly reduced sugar version of both Fruit Pastilles and Randoms.

"And, as consumers make the switch to the less sugar version, it can help deliver a reduction in the amount of sugar consumed overall.”

“Confectionery can play as much of a part in the efforts to reduce sugar and tackle obesity in the UK and Ireland as any other category and, as we’re demonstrating, we’ll take every opportunity to innovate and reformulate to improve our products.”

As we can’t imagine life without a sweet fix, this news is the stuff dreams are made of.

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If you're still enduring a self-imposed chocolate ban in honour of Lent, you may want to look away now because this is almost too much to handle.

A cafe in Cork has proven itself the king of mochas by making use of Easter eggs in their preparation.

Union Grind Espresso Bar has sent its customers into a meltdown (see what we did there?) by sharing footage of their approach to our favourite coffee drink, and we're busy wiping drool from our sleeves right now.

Placing an Easter egg neatly inside a cup before adding that sweet, sweet java, the good folk behind the Union Grind show us all how it's done.

We mean, take a look at this.

 

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Remember the last time you were advised to tuck into a cake before crunching like your life depended on it?

Yeah, us neither, but it looks like that’s all set to change as a new range of nutritious pre-workout treats hit shelves across Ireland.

The brainchild of Dublin-based bakers, Broderick’s Brothers, BC’ Before Cake’ are high in protein and fibre, low in calories, gluten and wheat-free, and include ingredients such as dried red apple, juicy sultanas, cinnamon, high quality cocoa, and roasted hazelnuts.

And they come highly recommended as well.

Having joined forces with World Champion and three time Olympian Derval O'Rourke, Broderick’s Brothers are keen to tap into Ireland’s current and ever-growing #FitFam trend.

“The Irish consumer is becoming increasingly health conscious and these products will allow them to maintain that ethos while enjoying a guilt free treat full of high quality ingredients,” they said.

"I am passionate about imparting the knowledge I have gained around nutrition and performance and the guys have taken it all on board and have included some really strong nutritional credentials in this range," Derval added.

With the help of  food technologists, sensory analysts, nutritional experts, the Broderick’s Brothers have created three nutritious snacks which speak to the priorities of today’s health-focussed generation.

“We have maintained the unrivalled quality of our products and married it with a guilt-free treat. We have not rushed this process, as it was so important to make sure the products were perfect,” they added.

Our pre-gym prep has just gotten a lot tastier, ladies.

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