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THE FOOD EFFECT GRANOLA
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 …
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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 …
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SALT & 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 …
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MOON MILK & ASHWAGANDHA
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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 …
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CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CLUSTERS
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 …
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Grilled 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 full …
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Quinoa 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 …
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GOOD AS GOLD - TURMERIC 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 …
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HUMMUS STUFFED DATES
Whilst I absolutely adore the classic peanut butter filled dates, these HUMMUS STUFFED DATES are next level deliciousness!
They’re packed with the perfect balance of protein, fibre and healthy fats for optimum satisfaction, satiety and blood sugar stability. So you won’t be reaching for junk food, after just one or …
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How 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 …
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