Classic ginger cookies are a long-standing, all-time favourite of mine and this healthy version is no less delicious than its sugar laden counterparts!  Born out of the most incredibly delicious Ginger Cookies that one of my best friends made for my wedding shower party which I polished off (saving perhaps just one for my fiancé […]

Low in fat, creamy and deliciously satisfying, this soup is packed full of fibre, beta-carotene and protein packed pumpkin seeds, making it a nutritious, anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting and waist-line friendly dish.  Think of it as your “green juice for the winter”- a great and tasty way to pack a ton of nutrients, vitamins and minerals into […]

  The recipe for these Chocolate Peanut Clusters are featured in my new book “The Food Effect 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 other special occasion. Delicious, sweet and creamy, […]

Halloween is infamously associated with sweet treats, chocolate and candy galore!  Even if you don’t go out trick-or-treating, you’re likely to be surrounded by an abundance of sweets and chocolates on supermarket shelves, at work or with your hand in your children’s stash (don’t worry – we won’t tell!). Well, these delicious no-bake cookies are […]

Life is like a smoothie – you get out what you put in!  And with this recipe, which is packed full of protein, anti-oxidants, calcium & plant-based goodness – without any refined sugar or fat – you’ll be getting a delicious treat that is not only low in calories but rich in goodness, too. If […]

Looking for the perfect healthy replacement to satisfy your Ferrero Rocher addiction?  These Guilt-Free Ferrero Rocher 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! These are not only one of my favourite recipes, but my clients, friends and family all love […]

This colour-popping, vitamin-fuelled, anti-oxidant and protein-packed salad is guaranteed to be a big hit on any buffet table.  With its hearty wholesome ingredients, it’s also the perfect salad for winter – when you might not feel like a big bowl of plain chopped veg!  It would also be ideal to serve at a barbeque or […]

It’s easy to give up on drastic New Year’s resolutions, but it’s the little lifestyle changes over the course of the year that make the biggest impact on your health.  Luckily for you, however, changing your diet for the better has never been easier – thanks to The Food Effect approach to weight loss and […]

This delicious sweet and sour cabbage is a quick and easy side dish, with chestnuts added for an even tastier version of the classic “cooked red cabbage”.  It pairs perfectly as a side dish to chicken or turkey, or even a vegetarian nut-roast or veggie burgers, for a healthy, hearty meal. Red cabbage is a […]