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Fudgy Flourless Peanut Butter Hummus Bars – gluten & dairy free
Posted on November 11th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
This delicious recipe came about by accident as a result of a late-night craving for my famous Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies. However, in a first of its kind occurrence, I didn’t have quite enough peanut butter to hand (I know I know, but I was going grocery shopping the next day!), so I thought I’d […]
Scrumptious Salmon Salad
Posted on October 27th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
This salad is an absolute winner and gets polished off every time I serve it – despite its mammoth size! Despite its lengthy list of ingredients, it’s actually extremely quick and easy to prepare, and perfect if you have leftover cooked salmon – all that’s then required is some chopping and dicing! Boasting an array […]
An Apple A Day
Posted on October 14th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
“An apple a day will keep the doctor away”, but did you know it can also aid with weight loss, improve your skin and help your breathing, among other things? While the age-old expression, purportedly originating from an old Welsh proverb, probably wasn’t based on any real scientific evidence, here are some of the lesser-known […]
Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
As regular readers of The Food Effect blog will know, I’m both a big shake drinker and sweet potato lover, so in an effort to combine some of my favourite things, as well as come up with even further ways to be creative with this wondrous vegetable, I created this super simple, sweet and delicious […]
Staying Slim While Enjoying Your Sushi
Posted on September 2nd, 2015 by Michelle Braude
Sushi, nowadays, is becoming increasingly available almost everywhere you turn – from Japanese restaurants to supermarkets; grocery stores to local bakeries! While it can be a perfectly balanced and filling meal, sushi can also be a “diet disaster” if the wrong menu choices are made. Many assume that choosing sushi for a meal is a […]
No Bake Fibre-Filled Brownie Bars
Posted on August 19th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
These No Bake Fibre-Filled Brownie Bars are the perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet but want to stick to your healthy eating habits. Decadent, filling and delicious, you wouldn’t believe that they’re also super-healthy, good for you, all-natural and even adored by kids too! Being free from gluten, grains, dairy, eggs and refined sugar, […]
Winning Combo Salad
Posted on August 12th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
This vibrant, nutrient-packed “Winning Combo Salad” is as good for you as it is colourful, eye-catching and delicious. What’s more, with not much to do besides for some grating, it couldn’t be easier to prepare! The substantial size of this salad means it will last well for several days in the fridge, making it a […]
My Top Flat Tummy Tips
Posted on July 29th, 2015 by Michelle Braude
The sayings (usually by those in the fitness industry) are true: “Abs are made in the kitchen”, and “You can’t out-train a bad diet”, so to see results, it’s all about what goes into your mouth – NOT how many crunches or sit-ups you do! Endless stomach exercises are not the way to get a […]
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Posted on July 22nd, 2015 by Michelle Braude
Here’s a delicious, light and healthy way to enjoy your sweet potatoes other than baked, mashed or roasted out the oven. While I’m yet to encounter a sweet potato recipe I didn’t enjoy, you may not feel like the typical baked, mashed, roasted or soup variant of the ever so popular sweet potato during the […]