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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
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 …
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Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters
Photo: Luke Hodgkins @lukeh_photoQuick 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 …
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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 …
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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 - Tumeric 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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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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