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We all have our ultimate, so-wrong-it's-right, pure indulgence food: no, it's not pretty and no, you're not proud of it… but needs must.

For example, a chicken burger mashed into a baguette, topped with chips, sealed with mayo and finished off in the George Foreman sounds horrific – but then, who are we to judge?

Still when SHEmazing! spotted a new fast-food-cum-pizza trend online, we felt a line had been crossed. In fact, even we were oh-so horrified by the concept.

The meal involves a pizza base, tomato sauce, mountains of shredded mozzarella – and your favourite items from the menu at McDonalds.

Here, we take you through it all… prepare to be disgusted (or possibly very intrigued):

 

Get your ingredients together: McDonalds fries, chicken McNuggets, and a couple of cheese burgers, as well as plenty of grated cheese, a pizza base and tomato sauce:

 

Top the base with sauce to taste, and then setlle your fast-food items on top:

 

Continue piling high until all the McDonalds menu of your choosing is arranged on the base:

 

Next, you'll need to smoother the whole thing in LOTS of cheese:

 

Then pop in a pre-heated oven for around 25 minutes – 190C should do it:

 

Remove and eat immediately – pretending to be horrified but all the while feeling strangely satisfied:

 

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We've all been there: we arrive in from school, college or work – we're absolutely exhausted, fed-up and oh-so tempted to order food from the chipper or Chinese.

The only issue: take-aways are hardly good for your health, waistline OR your pocket.

But there ARE amazingly simple and delicious recipes that take just ten minutes (or less!) to prepare.

We've kept these six meal ideas veggie – but you can easily add in the likes of pre-cooked sliced chicken if you feel you'd rather a meat-hit too.

1) Breakfast taco

Lightly oil a pan and then stick it over a medium-high heat.

Scramble three egg whites, a small handful of spinach leaves, and a tablespoon of drained and rinsed black beans (from a can is fine). Season with salt and pepper.

When the mixture has set, remove from the heat.

Wrap it all up in a whole-wheat tortilla and top with some salsa.

2) Cold pizza

Great for hitting the spot when you've a craving. Toast two bits of thickly-sliced whole-grain bread and brush with a garlic clove. 

Top with two tablespoons of ricotta or torn mozzarella, a large basil leaf, tomato slices, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper.

Pop under the grill for five minutes – then eat.

3) Mediterranean pita

Split open a whole-wheat pita and spread one side with hummus.

Grill a red pepper (sliced) and then add to the pita. Also throw in a sprinkling of crumbled feta, some black olives, and five slices cucumber.

Top with mixed salad; then it's ready!

4) White bean sandwich

Mash around a quarter can of rinsed and drained white beans with some olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Toast two bits of thickly-sliced whole-grain bread and then spread with the bean mixture.

Top with slices of red onion, cucumber, and avocado.

5) Loaded Sweet Potato

Prick one small-to-medium sweet potato with a fork around five times.

Microwave on a piece of kitchen paper or a microwave-safe plate for five minutes.

Split open lengthwise and top with a couple of spoonfuls of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and two tablespoons of drained and rinsed black beans.

Top with a pinch of paprika.

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These days it feels like you can’t turn left or right without having some sort magical detox method being waved in your face.

Everyone in celeb-land is promoting one as they lounge by the pool or strike a coy pose half hidden behind their giant mugs of metabolism boosting herbal blends. So you would be forgiven for hopping on the health and fitness band wagon and giving one a go.

Before you do, perhaps it might be worth keeping a few things in mind. One being; no fad diets are going to give you the lasting benefits a healthy diet and manageable exercise routine does. Also worth noting, after 14 days you will probably end up eating all the cupcakes anyway.

We put together a list of the things that will probably happen when you try a tea-tox.

You realise some of them are super expensive:

You will tell everyone about this magic tea:

You will try to stick to the guidelines:

You will realise that timing your meals and corresponding teas is incredibly annoying:

You may experience a very dramatic energy burst:

You will lie about how delicious your tea tastes:

The 'cleansing' part may not be all that glamorous:

The sugar depravation can cause some frustration:

You will pick the one weekend where everyone is going out:

There may come a stage where no cupcake/burger/caffinated beverage near you is safe:

 

 

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There’s nothing worse than realising that kale salad was actually just a taco chip in disguise.

Whenever anyone makes the effort to try a healthier eating regime they often have to do the dreaded ‘healthy’ food shop.

With countless brands promoting thousands of products as they healthiest to hit the shelves it can be hard to know what to choose. Luckily for you, a number of dieticians have weighed on which so called ‘health foods’ that you’re better off avoiding.

Juice cleanses

Some people, and some celebs, will swear by juice cleanses claiming the detox is the best way to reinvigorate their entire body, however:  "there is really no such physiological phenomenon as a 'cleanse,' " says registered dietitian Mindy Haar, Ph.D., the director of program development at the New York Institute of Technology in New York City. 

Gluten- free snacks

Unless you are an actual sufferer of celiac disease, then it’s best to steer clear. Registered dietician Emily Hein told ELLE magazine, much of these have the same amount of calories and higher sugar content than your usual snack options.

Sugar-free salad dressing

The experts says that when food makers remove sugar from food they add other ingredients that will be broken down by your body into sugar when you digest them. So best to avoid those too then.

‘Diet’ drinks

While they could possibly be better for you than ordinary fizzy drinks, Lori Welstead a registered dietician at the University of Chicago Medicine says “they contribute nothing beneficial to your diet and may contain artificial chemicals suspected to increase food cravings.”

Vegetable based crisps

Apparently we’re all just kidding ourselves with this one. Avoiding the potato based kind is generally a fruitless endeavour because many other ‘veggie’ crisps are made with the same ingredients as the usual kind. You can’t blame us for trying though, right?

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If there’s one thing we know about crash-diets it is that they generally don’t work. Or else they work for a week and then you’re back to square one.

That is just no good.

There are an awful lot of misconceptions about losing body fat and how best to go about it in a healthy way. If you want to strip away some excess body fat and make sure it stays away for good, then we found some useful tips and easy tricks for you.

Ditch the starchy carbs

Carbs seem to have been at centre of much controversy for years now. While there’s no doubt that carbs are important, it is also good to know what type of carbs you need. Chose whole grains or sweet potatoes and try swapping things like pasta for vegetable based options.

Sleep more

Our new favourite method of ditching the muffin top; naps! Getting the right amount of sleep every night means you won’t be overly fatigued, which can lead to over eating and keep your metabolism unbalanced.

Eat more fibre

Women’s Health have pointed out a study which showed that fibre can increase your fat brunign potential by up to 30 per cent. So start including fruits, veggies and things like bran cereal in your diet.

Stay hydrated

The University of Utah conducted a study which found dehydration can stop you from burning up to 2 per cent less calories than those who stayed hydrated throughout the day. This is because your body needs water to carry out its chemical reactions.

Always eat breakfast

A balanced breakfast will get your metabolism off to a good start so it’s important you eat in the morning, apparently the ideal would be an hour after waking up.

Eat plenty of protein

Especially if you’re working out. Protein is invaluable in helping your muscles repair themselves so you need to ensure you’re getting enough. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says active women should consume 0.5 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight.

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Ice-cream lovers of Ireland can celebrate tonight as it has been announced the much-loved American chain Baskin-Robbins will be opening shops across the nation.

The specialty ice-cream chain, is owned by the same people as Dunkin Donuts, so you know it’s going to have some incredible flavours for you to choose from. We have our eyes on the 'Hokey Pokey'; white chocolate ice cream with crunchy honeycomb candy pieces and a caramel ribbon.

The brand is seeking to improve their presence in Europe and the Irish Times reports that possible locations include Dublin, Cork, Waterford/Wexford and Belfast. Initially.

Meaning there could be a shop coming to your neighbourhood before you know it! Amazing.

Vice President of international development for the brand Jeremy Vitaro said about the news:

“We feel our value proposition – high-quality ice cream, ice cream cakes and frozen beverages, served in a friendly environment and at a great value – will resonate well with consumers throughout Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.” 

Ice-cream cakes? Yes. That is a phrase which certainly resonates with us.

Baskin Robbins are responsible for the creation of more than 1,200 ice cream flavours. We honestly can’t wait to try them all. Every single one.

Founded in 1945 there are now close to 8,000 Baskin Robbins shops in almost 50 different countries. Now Ireland gets to be one of them. Yay!

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If there’s one thing we all know for certain, it is that striking the perfect balance in life is hard. Carving out that precious hour or so a day to dedicate to the gym can be hard.

There are days when you’re just not feeling it and would much rather join your friend for happy hour or just lie down on the couch and embrace laziness.

Lucky for you then, we rounded some of the easiest ways to help you stay healthy, and lose some extra pounds. These are small straightforward changes that you can make every day. No stress or bicycle shorts required.

Drink more green tea.

Research has shown is can help people lower their levels of body fat

Enjoy your salad, just relax with the dressing.

They can include added sugars that you will regret later. Stick with the clean veggies that have loads of fibre and lower calories than other lunch options.

Protein for everyone.

Unfortunately for vegetarians, eating lean protiens (turkey, salmon, etc.) will keep you full between meals and help to speed up your metabolism.

Take the stairs.

Drink smaller wine glasses.

No need to ditch the booze entirely this week. If you’re a fan of a glass after a long hard day, then get a smaller glass and indulge a few nights a week rather than every day. Apparently this easy swap can help you shed nearly two stone over a year.

Laugh more!

No, seriously, research has shown that laughing for even 10 minutes a day can burn almost 40 calories. Hilarious.

Sleep.

Working long hours can mean late nights and early mornings, and trying to fit things into your schedule outside of work can mean even less time spent sleeping. However, the University of Pennsylvania found that people who were sleep-deprived over 11 days gained more than 3 pounds compared to the “well-rested” group. So get some sleep!

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In case you missed it this week, McDonalds made the announcement that they want to introduce table service to their restaurants.

Not only that, but they are obviously making some serious efforts for their name to be associated with more elegant dining.

Their new ‘gourmet’ breakfast menu has been unveiled for the world to see, and they have included some unexpected items. Sourdough bread and wilted spinach? From McDonalds? Madness.

The menu is currently being tested outside of Brisbane in Austrailia, according to Burger Business.

A ‘Café Breakfast’ inspired string of products include; bacon, chipolata sausage (small pork sausages, FYI), scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, wilted spinach and our favourites Belgian waffles.

There’s also a bacon and egg roll, not just any kind though this is gourmet dining after all. This one comes on a toasted brioche roll with bacon, eggs, spinach and a tomato relish. Yum.

They’re also offering an avocado smash platter that has smashed avocado, spinach, sliced tomato and crumbled feta cheese.

There is rumours of a chorizo and egg brioche roll to be available on the menu. No more double cheeseburgers for the breakfast of champions then?

The upscale food offerings are sure to make the breakfast McMuffins look a little lacking, but it is hard to imagine that fancy spinach and avocados will soon be available via drive-thru but some people are still crying out for an all-day breakfast menu.

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There’s no doubt that once you embark on a journey to a fitter and healthier life the advice just starts rolling your direction from everywhere. It’s fantastic to have support if you’re attempting to overhaul your lifestyle, strength in numbers can be a very real sentiment.

However, in all of the tips and tricks handed out, there can sometimes be a few duds. We rounded up a list of some of the most common fitness myths that you can take with a pinch of salt.

If it doesn’t make you sore it’s not working.

 

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“Learning how to balance high-intensity workouts with moderate and low-intensity workouts is a crucial skill for creating a balanced, sustainable program,” says Jonathan Angelili, founder of TrainDeep.

Ab workouts will get you that coveted 6-pack

Nope. Trainers and nutrition experts have been telling us for years that you can’t choose where you will eliminate body fat. If you’re aiming for a flatter and firmer midsection, you need to revaluate your diet and incorporate high intensity interval training.

Never eat before a workout

Obviously tucking into a four course meal right before a long distance run isn’t going to end well. But you do need something to help fuel you through your exercise. Experts often suggest something like wholegrain toast with nut butters, or a banana if you fancy.

Cardio is essential no matter what you’re end goal may be

In fact spending hours on the treadmill can be counterproductive. Short bursts of high intensity workouts have been found to be more effective when it comes to fat burning.

It’s healthy because it’s gluten free!

This trend can be misleading, just because something is free of gluten does not automatically mean it is healthier. In fact you could end up creating an intolerance to gluten that you never had to begin with, which is not going to help you get fit, explains fitness blogger and personal trainer Aj Odudu.

No more carbs

No more fun. “Low-carb diets are only effective (and safe) for couch potatoes. Once you throw strength training, cardio or any type of sport into the mix, carbs become essential. Without them your workouts will suffer,” says fitness expert Jason Ferruggia.

‘I just want to be toned, so I can’t lift weights.’

Andrew Read of breakingmuscle.com explains why this phrase needs to disappear:  “What people really mean, in my experience, when they say ‘tone and shape’ is that they want to lose some body fat and make their muscles firmer.”

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Ah finally, we can indulge in a Mc-themed treat in peace without attracting the curious stares of other customers when we order the infamous 20 pack of chicken nuggets.

Sometimes you just want all the food, it happens. However, if anyone ever felt their fast food experience was becoming a little too casual, then McDonalds have some good news for you.

The fast food giant has announced that it is going to be introducing table service in the UK. In attempts to beat their rival burger joints, McDonalds have already introduced the service Down Under.

So, if it’s managed to make the leap to our hemisphere at last, you know it’s only a matter of time before your happy meal will be brought direct to your table.

A spokesperson for McDonalds has said: We are significantly investing in our restaurants to create an exciting new environment and improve the customer experience.”

These new and improved experiences are an obvious gateway to never having to stand in a line waiting for a McFlurry ever again.

“We are testing some new concepts, such as table service, whereby customers place their order via our new digital kiosks and then have their food brought to them.”

However, if like some of us, you like to grab the paper bag and retreat back to your couch and Netflix with your cheeseburgers, you can still order at the till as usual.

We wonder though, how long before they introduce a delivery service? Truly a monumental moment for fast food lovers everywhere.

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We’re going to seriously be rethinking any late night burger cravings after this news.

One of the most popular fast food restaurants in Limerick city centre was forced to close their doors last month after they breached food safety regulations.

A closure notice was served on the Rockin’ Joe’s diner on O’Connell Street on July 21 according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Fortunately for anyone in desperate need of a double chocolate milkshake the closure was lifted the following day.

Specific details on the closure notice were not released but we think the closure in itself was enough for people to lay off the chilli cheese fries for one weekend.

Considering closure orders are served to restaurants when there is likely to be “grave an immediate danger to public health,” we feel that these notices are not something to take lightly.

CEO of the FSAI has expressed her disappointment in how some owners are not prepared to take all the necessary steps involved in delivering the best and safest services to their customers.

“Unfortunately we continue to encounter cases where consumers’ health is put at risk through a failure to comply with food safety and hygiene requirements,” she noted.

She also pointed out that these breaches in quality are “completely avoidable when food businesses have proper food safety management systems in place.”

Rockin’ Joes was only one of several restaurants around the country that was hit with forced closures and notices from FSAI.

Photo credit: Limerick Leader

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Put down those oysters because they are not helping your cause, sorry everybody.

A study recently published by the International Society for Sexual Medicine has analysed what are most commonly thought of as popular aphrodisiacs. What they found out has got some people second-guessing everything they thought they knew about matters of libido.

Most of what people believe are actual aphrodisiacs in fact don’t do much except for make you believe you are supposed to be acting sexy.

The Food and Drug Administration in the US has defined an aphrodisiac product as “any product that bears labelling claims that it will arouse or increase sexual desire, or that it will improve sexual performance”.

As of now, there aren’t any products which have been approved to treat female sexual dysfunction, which is why many people have been seeking solutions from natural products.

The issue now is that likely don’t actually work the way people think they do.

Time magazine rounded up some of the things which fall into the urban legend category with their non-existent libido boosting.

Chocolate, honey and oysters have all been busted. Researchers are saying that there has been no trials that can confirm these food items have any effect on sexual function or desire.

However, all hope it not lost, ginger looks like it could be a winner.

The specific Korean red ginseng herb apparently has “been shown to improve sexual arousal in menopausal women”.

Well now, there’s some information for you to consider next time you're planning a night in…

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