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 totally vegan, low in fat, and waistline friendly! I love it exactly as is alongside some fresh greens or a big salad, but it’s totally versatile… I added an […]

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 […]

Quick 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 just a few simple ingredients, are totally delicious and the perfect healthy home-made treat to satisfy […]

  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 full and satisfied for hours. […]

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 protein packed quinoa, […]