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Ask Alex: How to build a healthy lunchbox?

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We all know of the importance of a balanced lunch. What you pack in your kids lunchbox makes up a third of their daily intake, so it is important to ensure it is packed in a way that will sustain your child. Involving kids in building their own lunchbox will help foster healthy habits and […]


Eggplant Pizza

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This is such a easy and simple recipe that is perfect for the kiddies – big and small. It is a great way to boost one’s veggie intake and can be adapted to suit your dietary preferences and what is in your fridge. Give it a whirl and let me know if you make it! Tag […]

Immune Boosting Chicken & Veggie Soup

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This is my nutrient dense chicken soup for the soul. Aside from chicken and a good lot of legumes, it is chock full of vegetables meaning it’s high in fibre, full of many different nutrients and is entirely satiating. A head cold has been lingering the past few days so have been dosing up on […]

A Nutritionist’s Pantry Staples

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I know what it is like to come home after a long day of work and have ZERO motivation to cook full stop, let along cook something nourishing! I completely empathise. Hence, I have put together my list of pantry staples that make it super easy for those nights where things haven’t gone entirely to […]

Ask Alex: How can I eat well at work?

How to eat well at work?Read more

For the most part, our worlds are fast-paced and time-poor with the frequent exposure to a stressor or two. Thus, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. But today, I am going to tell you it doesn’t have to be so hard. Our priority during the workday is to be […]

Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad

Pumpkin and Quinoa SaladRead more

Pumpkin is the best orange vegetable. There, I said it! I truly think it is. I mean, I LOVE sweet potato and I LOVE carrots, but I ESPECIALLY LOVE pumpkin. Hence, why this salad, to me, is the ultimate warming autumnal feed. Complete with warm grains, slow roasted pumpkin goodness and crunch and texture from […]

Budget Bites: Ways with Tinned Fish

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Tinned fish; it’s quick, it’s easy, it boost the healthy protein and fat content of a meal…I mean what it there not to love? That is why it is the feature of this latest edition of the ‘Budget Bites’ series. When it comes to the supermarket shelf and exactly which brand or type of fish […]

Broccoli & Quinoa Salad

Broccoli & Quinoa SaladRead more

I’ve touched on the nutritional benefits of quinoa before and this week it was a feature in the first ever edition of the Optima Health quiz on Instagram. Hence, I thought it timely to post a salad featuring this most brilliant grain. This is my broccoli and quinoa salad. Its nutty, its fruity, its plain […]

Budget Bites: Ways With Eggs (Kid Friendly)

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Eggs are literally natures multivitamin – they are nutritional powerhouses! They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacking and can be eaten on the go – making them a very handy addition to a healthy diet. Eggs contain 11 vitamins and minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, are a quality protein and provide a […]

Chopped Chicken Salad

Chopped Chicken SaladRead more

This is a crowd pleaser type of salad. Its got crispy iceberg lettuce amongst mixed leaves, crunchy almonds, soothing parsley, shredded chicken and so much more. Make extra and save for lunch the next day…your stomach will thank you! Serves 4. Ingredients: 5/6 decent handfuls of mixed greens. I used what I had in the […]

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