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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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THE FOOD EFFECT ASIAN NOODLE BOWL
I absolutely adore noodles and all dishes incorporating them. I came up with this Food Effect friendly Asian Noodle Bowl recipe one cold winter’s night when I was craving something warm and comforting involving noodles, and had to make do with what I had at home (in my fridge and …
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CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS
The recipe for these Chocolate Peanut Clusters comes from my new book THE FOOD EFFECT DIET VEGAN.
They are so quick and easy to make, requiring just two ingredients to make the most delicious, not too-naughty, “no-bake” treats. They’re also the perfect home-made gift for holidays, birthdays or any …
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GUILT-FREE SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
If you thought staying slim and eating healthily meant giving up chocolate, think again!
My Guilt-Free Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles are the perfect replacement to store bought chocolates – they’re totally delicious (WAY better than any bought processed chocolates!), rich and gooey, totally decadent tasting but packed full of health …
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