See UPDATED POST and RECIPE HERE!! A healthier, super-simplified version of the classic British dessert, these Raw Bakewell Balls are all natural, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and vegan and take just minutes to make!  They also taste just as decadent and delicious as a classic “Bakewell Tart” – minus the pastry, refined flour, sugar, saturated fat […]

Hot on the heels of my recent “Eggs… The Whole Truth” post, I thought I’d share some of my favourite quick and easy “go-to” egg recipes, that I often whip up for myself (and my beloved), and also include in my clients’ plans, as simple, healthy, tasty and “waist-line friendly” options for breakfast, lunch or […]

These high-fibre, protein-packed, easy-to-make muffins are soft, sweet, and delicious!  Completely grain, gluten and dairy free, they’re also extremely versatile, with the possible interchange (or addition!) of raisins or chopped dates for the juicy sweetness achieved by the prunes.  Delicious at room temperature and with the option to freeze, they are a tantalising treat for […]

This protein-packed, fibre-filled bean salad is as good for you as it is colourful, eye-catching and delicious.  What’s more, with not much to do besides chopping and can opening, 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 […]

Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for the permanent sunshine promised to us via forecasts of a ‘three-month heatwave’, but every cloud has a silver lining and in this case, it is my Gorgeously Green Soup recipe… still perfectly suitable for our British springtime weather! This “Green Soup” is as “Gorgeous” in taste, texture and appearance as […]

When it comes to nutritious, “weight-friendly” foods, the perfect protein-laden egg, is by far the most versatile and convenient.  Despite this however, there still seems to be a lot of confusion and dietary “myths” surrounding their consumption – from the worry about eating eggs every day, to the common misconception that the yolks are “bad […]

A few weeks ago, I went along with Faya (of UK’s top fitness blog fitnessontoast.com) to join AJ Odudu on her Hoxton Radio show, to chat live about all things health, fitness and well-being.  It was great to see AJ in action – with her personality as upbeat and bubbly as ever, there couldn’t be […]

Here are two fantastic low-carb, low-calorie, HIGHLY nutritious recipes I’ve been whipping up in The Food Effect kitchen recently.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m NOT an advocate of cutting out carbs AT ALL, but these low-carb comforting bowls of goodness are too delicious NOT to try, and they’ll fill you up with much more goodness […]

A lighter twist on a classic favourite, these scrumptious salmon “sliders” are a fun mix of fish cake and salmon ‘burger’ – given a healthy “Food Effect friendly” makeover, by simply baking instead of frying, and using pure unadulterated (mashed) sweet potato for extra bulk (and nutrients!), instead of breadcrumbs, flour or anything else that’s […]