These high-fibre, protein-packed, easy-to-make muffins are soft, sweet, and delicious!  Completely grain, gluten and dairy free, they’re also extremely versatile, with the possible interchange (or addition!) of raisins or chopped dates for the juicy sweetness achieved by the prunes.  Delicious at room temperature and with the option to freeze, they are a tantalising treat for […]

This protein-packed, fibre-filled bean salad is as good for you as it is colourful, eye-catching and delicious.  What’s more, with not much to do besides chopping and can opening, 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 […]

Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for the permanent sunshine promised to us via forecasts of a ‘three-month heatwave’, but every cloud has a silver lining and in this case, it is my Gorgeously Green Soup recipe… still perfectly suitable for our British springtime weather! This “Green Soup” is as “Gorgeous” in taste, texture and appearance as […]

When it comes to nutritious, “weight-friendly” foods, the perfect protein-laden egg, is by far the most versatile and convenient.  Despite this however, there still seems to be a lot of confusion and dietary “myths” surrounding their consumption – from the worry about eating eggs every day, to the common misconception that the yolks are “bad […]

A few weeks ago, I went along with Faya (of UK’s top fitness blog fitnessontoast.com) to join AJ Odudu on her Hoxton Radio show, to chat live about all things health, fitness and well-being.  It was great to see AJ in action – with her personality as upbeat and bubbly as ever, there couldn’t be […]

Here are two fantastic low-carb, low-calorie, HIGHLY nutritious recipes I’ve been whipping up in The Food Effect kitchen recently.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m NOT an advocate of cutting out carbs AT ALL, but these low-carb comforting bowls of goodness are too delicious NOT to try, and they’ll fill you up with much more goodness […]

A lighter twist on a classic favourite, these scrumptious salmon “sliders” are a fun mix of fish cake and salmon ‘burger’ – given a healthy “Food Effect friendly” makeover, by simply baking instead of frying, and using pure unadulterated (mashed) sweet potato for extra bulk (and nutrients!), instead of breadcrumbs, flour or anything else that’s […]

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat?  These All Healthy Raw Chocolate Truffle Balls are just the thing!  Decadent, filling and delicious, you wouldn’t believe that they’re also super-healthy, good for you and all-natural too! This was one of the first recipes to feature on the blog in my “Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Energy” […]

Following on from the popularity of my last post (Guilt-Free Chocolate Protein Pudding), here’s another rich, decadent and delicious snack, that tastes wonderfully indulgent but is completely guilt-free and good for you too!  It is yet another recipe that can help you stick to all your virtuous New Year plans, and stay on the healthy […]