The festive period isn’t normally associated with healthy eating, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Many of the foods we often associate with Christmas (or Chanukah or the festive season in general) – think turkey, smoked salmon, potatoes, brussel sprouts, cranberries… are actually very healthy if used in the right way…. you just […]

  If you’re searching for a delicious yet healthy, quick and easy snack to fulfil your evening cravings – then look no further… Curried Popcorn Deluxe is one of my favourite savoury snacks to make right now, especially on those cosy autumnal nights in front of Netflix! It’s vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free – but absolutely […]

(vegan, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low fat) Remember standing there waiting for your Mum to finish baking those cookies so you could eat the bits of leftover batter? Well, now you can make this Healthy Cookie Dough and have a bowl full of batter all to yourself… and minus any raw eggs in it too! This soft […]

I absolutely love a deliciously loaded wrap for a meal. I find it so much more satisfying than a salad (which I’m here to tell you, is NOT what you need to be eating if you’re looking to lose weight or stay slim & healthy!) Wraps are a perfect way to get in the winning […]

Who doesn’t love a good noodle dish!? And this one is honestly more delicious (and definitely far healthier!) than any takeout! What’s more, this recipe is vegan, packed full of nutritional goodness, and totally waistline friendly! I love it exactly as is alongside some fresh greens (e.g. spinach leaves or steamed broccoli) or a big […]

I absolutely adore virtually any variety of granola there is! But I don’t love the fact that many are packed with excess unhealthy oils and added sugar (often refined!) My homemade granola is chock-full of healthy whole-food ingredients that are rich in protein, fibre, antioxidants and a ton of good-for-you nutrients, and no refined sugar. […]

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 night (& always a big healthy […]

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 SPICY, especially during my first […]

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 Medicine. Ashwagandha has a wealth of health […]