“An apple a day will keep the doctor away”, but did you know it can also aid with weight loss, improve your skin and help your breathing, among other things? While the age-old expression, purportedly originating from an old Welsh proverb, probably wasn’t based on any real scientific evidence, here are some of the lesser-known […]

As regular readers of The Food Effect blog will know, I’m both a big shake drinker and sweet potato lover, so in an effort to combine some of my favourite things, as well as come up with even further ways to be creative with this wondrous vegetable, I created this super simple, sweet and delicious […]

Sushi, nowadays, is becoming increasingly available almost everywhere you turn – from Japanese restaurants to supermarkets; grocery stores to local bakeries!  While it can be a perfectly balanced and filling meal, sushi can also be a “diet disaster” if the wrong menu choices are made.  Many assume that choosing sushi for a meal is a […]

These No Bake Fibre-Filled Brownie Bars are the perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet but want to stick to your healthy eating habits.  Decadent, filling and delicious, you wouldn’t believe that they’re also super-healthy, good for you, all-natural and even adored by kids too!  Being free from gluten, grains, dairy, eggs and refined sugar, […]

This vibrant, nutrient-packed “Winning Combo Salad” is as good for you as it is colourful, eye-catching and delicious.  What’s more, with not much to do besides for some grating, it couldn’t be easier to prepare! The substantial size of this salad means it will last well for several days in the fridge, making it a […]

The sayings (usually by those in the fitness industry) are true: “Abs are made in the kitchen”, and “You can’t out-train a bad diet”, so to see results, it’s all about what goes into your mouth – NOT how many crunches or sit-ups you do!  Endless stomach exercises are not the way to get a […]

Here’s a delicious, light and healthy way to enjoy your sweet potatoes other than baked, mashed or roasted out the oven.  While I’m yet to encounter a sweet potato recipe I didn’t enjoy, you may not feel like the typical baked, mashed, roasted or soup variant of the ever so popular sweet potato during the […]

With the glorious hot weather that was upon us for a short while (and set to return, apparently!), my blender’s been put to good use.  I’ve been whipping up all sorts of “shakes” – and absolutely loving them!  While I have created a ton of different concoctions (more of which I plan on sharing here […]

See UPDATED POST and RECIPE HERE!! A healthier, super-simplified version of the classic British dessert, these Raw Bakewell Balls are all natural, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and vegan and take just minutes to make!  They also taste just as decadent and delicious as a classic “Bakewell Tart” – minus the pastry, refined flour, sugar, saturated fat […]