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Why I Recommend an Evening Snack (every day!) Even when trying to Lose Weight
I posted these Milk Chocolate covered Almonds on my Instagram page and stories earlier this week… I bought them for myself & having been loving them as part of my evening snack every night!
I’ve shared before that no matter what, I have a delicious substantial evening snack every …
Read MoreSalt & Vinegar Cashews
These totally delectable (& healthy!) Salt & Vinegar Cashews were born out of a rather less healthy “addiction” I developed during my pregnancy with Sienna.
Whilst I normally have much more of sweet tooth (albeit for healthy sweet treats), during my pregnancy all I wanted was all things SALTY and …
Read MoreMoon Milk & Ashwagandha
Image: @sarashakeel
I’m so thrilled to have Izzy Kirkby AKA @izzy.living here on The Food Effect Blog to share all about the health benefits of Ashwagandha and her delicious recipe for Moon Milk.
Izzy is a holistic herbalist and nutritional therapist, who specialises in Women’s Health and Plant …
Read MoreChocolate Hazelnut Clusters
Photo: Luke Hodgkins @lukeh_photoQuick and easy to make, these no-bake clusters are a twist on my famous Chocolate Peanut Clusters, perfect if you’re missing the festive indulgences of December but still want to stay on track in the New Year!
These require …
Read MoreGrilled Salmon & Baby Potatoes on a Bed of Greens & Barley
This recipe is a total nutritional powerhouse, and also a showstopper of a dish that will please any guests (or leave you and your family very happy to have leftovers!) It’s the perfect combination of protein, fibre and healthy fats, for a waistline friendly meal that will keep you …
Read MoreQuinoa Salad with Avocado, Mango & Pomegranate
This colour-popping, vitamin-fuelled, anti-oxidant and protein-packed salad is guaranteed to be a big hit on any buffet table. It would also be ideal to serve at a barbeque or pack along for a picnic – as long as the sunshine decides to stick around! The combination of ingredients is perfect – wholesome …
Read MoreGood as Gold - Tumeric Latte
If you haven’t yet tried the latest health drink out there, well now’s definitely the time to give Turmeric Lattes AKA Golden Milk a go!
The key ingredient, turmeric, is a total wonder-spice, with a host of powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that do everything from helping to …
Read MoreHow to Maximise Your Immunity & Avoid Piling on the Pounds During Coronavirus Quarantine
It’s a truly scary and stressful time for all of us right now, with the Coronavirus pandemic spreading like wildfire, and hearing the number of cases increasing every day – we’re all dealing with fear of the unknown in our own way.
But while we can’t control …
Read MoreThe Food Effect Asian Noodle Bowl
I absolutely adore noodles and all dishes incorporating them. I came up with this Food Effect friendly Asian Noodle Bowl recipe one cold winter’s night when I was craving something warm and comforting involving noodles, and had to make do with what I had at home (in my fridge and …
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Clusters
The recipe for these Chocolate Peanut Clusters comes from my new book THE FOOD EFFECT DIET VEGAN.
They are so quick and easy to make, requiring just two ingredients to make the most delicious, not too-naughty, “no-bake” treats. They’re also the perfect home-made gift for holidays, birthdays or any …
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