The Food Effect

Healthy Homemade Granola With A Twist

Dr Michelle Braude — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:47:22 GMT

I’ve been sharing my Healthy Homemade Granola recipe for years, and thankfully it’s always received loving feedback! A few nights ago when whipping up a batch for myself, I switched up the ingredients slightly, made a few tweaks (everything is made better with the addition of nut butter right!?) and came up with this Valentines Inspired Granola.

Gut Boosting Protein Smoothie

Dr Michelle Braude — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:18:47 GMT

I created this recipe using digestion-boosting, nutrient-rich ingredients to give your gut and entire body all the goodness it needs, while tasting as good as a waistline friendly Haagen-Dazs milkshake! This smoothie isn’t just delicious; it’s a total nutritional powerhouse! Packed with 30g of protein, fibre, antioxidants, omega-3’s, vitamins, minerals, and even probiotics. It’s the […]

Staying Sunny When The Weather's Gloomy

Dr Michelle Braude — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:33:10 GMT

With the U.K. apparently deciding to skip summer this year, we’re all feeling the lack of sunshine! I shared in my Instagram stories how despite living in London for most of my life, as a true South African at heart, I still haven’t gotten used to these grey skies! And it most definitely affects my […]

Matcha Latte Energy Balls

Dr Michelle Braude — Sun, 12 May 2024 10:27:22 GMT

If you want all the amazing health benefits of matcha, but don’t want to give up your morning coffee (like me!) you have to try this recipe! These balls are packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats, as well as all the green tea goodness of Matcha! They’re TOTALLY delicious, so filling, and will satisfy […]

Healthy Vegan Rocky Road

Dr Michelle Braude — Fri, 10 May 2024 11:14:59 GMT

  If the holiday period has left you craving all things decadent and delicious, but you don’t want to ruin those healthy eating resolutions – this recipe is for you! Made with high quality dark chocolate, this Healthy Vegan Rocky Road will satisfy your sweet tooth, while keeping your health and waistline in check. They’re […]

Food Effect Friendly Matza Pizza

Dr Michelle Braude — Fri, 10 May 2024 10:49:06 GMT

High in protein and fibre, packed full of antioxidants, and totally waistline friendly… I’ve taken the classic Matzah Pizza and tweaked it to add in a ton of good nutrition, and cut down on unhealthy saturated fat, refined white carbs and calories too. I use high fibre matza which is high in protein, low in […]

The Food Effect Green Power Shake

Dr Michelle Braude — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:41:46 GMT

This protein packed Green Power Shake is one of my favourite things to whip up on busy days! ‍ It’s great for enjoying at home or taking on-the-go, and makes a perfectly healthy, delicious and filling breakfast, or post workout snack. It fuels your body with fibre, protein (over 30g!), vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It […]

Nākd. Blueberry Protein Parfait

Dr Michelle Braude — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:23:22 GMT

Say goodbye to the January Blues with my Nākd. Blueberry Protein Parfait using Nakd’s heavenly Blueberry Muffin Bar (if you haven’t tried these you need to!) Whilst I love eating Nākd. bars on their own, they also can also be used as nutrient dense ingredients like I’ve done here! They’re vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar free, made […]

Chocolate Nut & Sea Salt Clusters

Dr Michelle Braude — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:47:23 GMT

Made with my all-time favourite Fire Tree Chocolate (although any chocolate works perfectly for this recipe)…. These little clusters will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but also pack in a powerhouse of antioxidants, protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals & healthy fats. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free & vegan! You won’t believe how quick & […]

Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Roasted Corn and Cashews

Dr Michelle Braude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:54:53 GMT

Nothing beats a colourful vibrant salad! I’m a creature of habit when it comes to my own day-to-day eating, and could eat the same standard combos on repeat! But I love trying new things and experimenting with ideas when entertaining – this creation born out of my head, did not disappoint! It looks so gourmet, […]

Easiest Ever Flourless Cashew Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

Dr Michelle Braude — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:44:10 GMT

These are a twist on my long-time favourite Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies that I’ve been making for years! With just three main ingredients – no butter, margarine, or hydrogenated fats that so many classic cookies contain, this is pure nut butter goodness – in cookie form! They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. And couldn’t […]

Hummus with Vegan Mince

Dr Michelle Braude — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:41:30 GMT

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’m a HUGE hummus lover and advocate. I have it alongside almost every meal, love snacking on it (with carrot sticks, rice cakes, you name it!), and advocate it to all my clients and in both my books. It’s packed with protein, fibre and […]

Better Than Store-Bought Easiest Ever Protein Balls

Dr Michelle Braude — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:49:24 GMT

Whilst I love a few kinds of packaged protein balls – if you’re having them every day, it can lead to a rather expensive snacking habit! So I went about creating my own version – that are just as delicious, FAR more economical and FAR healthier too! They couldn’t be EASIER TO MAKE… no-baking, no […]

Protein Packed Green Skinny Noodle Bowl

Dr Michelle Braude — Thu, 11 May 2023 10:59:06 GMT

I absolutely adore noodles, in all sorts of dishes and recipes – but this is one of my all time favourites! This Asian-inspired dish, is a powerhouse of nutrition “meal in a bowl” – and it couldn’t be easier to make! It’s from my second book, THE FOOD EFFECT DIET VEGAN. It’s packed full of plant-based […]

Raw Bakewell Tart Balls (updated)

Dr Michelle Braude — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:54:18 GMT

These are a far healthier, super simplified version of the classic British dessert, Bakewell Tart. They’re all natural, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and vegan and taste just as decadent and delicious as a classic “Bakewell Tart” (personally I think better!) – minus the pastry, refined white flour, sugar, saturated fat and all the empty calories that come along […]

Easiest Ever Skin Glowing Shakshuka

Dr Michelle Braude — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:30:21 GMT

Now you might not associate Shakshuka with glowing skin – but it’s actually the PERFECT skin glowing meal packed with all the right nutrients to get you glowing from the inside out! More about that in a minute… Firstly if you’ve never heard of or tried Shakshuka – it’s a traditional Middle Eastern dish (that’s […]

Vegan Halva Ice Cream

Dr Michelle Braude — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:45:41 GMT

If you know me, or have been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’m a total halva LOVER!! And I’ve been making this ice-cream for YEARS!!!! Everyone always asks me for the recipe, and it’s so embarrassingly easy! More of a method than a recipe. But I finally typed it up to have […]

What to Eat for Strong Healthy Nails

Dr Michelle Braude — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:51:39 GMT

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I love doing my nails (when I get a free chance!) and often share when I paint my nails and what colour nail polish I’m loving! I always get loads of messages asking whether I have nail extensions or acrylic nails, and people are always shocked […]

All Healthy Raw Chocolate Truffle Balls (updated!!)

Dr Michelle Braude — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:45:39 GMT

This was one of the first ever recipes I put on The Food Effect blog (back in 2015!) See here for my vintage photos from that post! 😅 Thankfully my food photography skills have improved since then, but this recipe has stood the test of time and remained one of my all time favourites. They’re […]

Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Pudding

Dr Michelle Braude — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:18:35 GMT

If the month of feasting and festivities that we’ve just come out of, has left you craving all things sweet, rich, creamy, decadent and delicious as the new year begins – but you don’t want to ruin those New Year’s healthy eating resolutions – this recipe is your answer!! This Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Pudding ticks ALL […]