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Curried Cauliflower Soup

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Cauliflower is one my most favourite vegetables. I just love how versatile it is and this curried cauliflower soup is no exception. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients: Method: Notes:


Non-Dairy Foods for Bone Health

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With a rise in dairy intolerances and allergies as well as increased awareness around environment and ethics, many people are opting to follow a dairy-free diet or perhaps one with lower dairy consumption.

Avocado Dip Three Ways

Avocado Dip Three WaysRead more

Avocado is a significant dietary staple of mine. Whether it be on toast, in a smoothie, in a salad, as part of a Mexican feast…I just love it! So I thought I would share my top three avocado dips. I love to have the salsa alongside grilled chicken or fish. I love the guacamole with […]

Smoked Tuna, Lentil & Herb Salad

Smoked Tuna, Lemon & Herb SaladRead more

This salad arose last weekend when I was going to a Big Bash game and wanted something light to take with me for dinner. I had a look on my pantry shelf and found some smoked tuna and decided to build a salad around that. It was the perfect accompaniment to a balmy Perth evening […]

Roasted Broccolini, Pea & Rocket Salad

Roasted Broccolini, Pea & Rocket SaladRead more

Normally salads are my favourite thing to create in the kitchen, but the winter months have seen me gravitating to veggies more than lighter bowls. But now that Spring is around the corner, I am in a bit of a transition phase. This bowl is the perfect combo of crisp leaves with roasted wintery cruciferous […]

Cauliflower, Date & Pomegranate Salad

Cauliflower, date & pomegranate saladRead more

Come Friday evening, the last thing I often feel like is spending the evening in the kitchen. It’s a battle between wanting a nourishing side salad but not having the energy and sometimes motivation to whip one up! Quick and easy is definitely my priority. A few Friday’s ago, I was all-hail my meal prep, […]

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

Eggplant PizzaRead more

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 […]

Summer Salsa

Summer SalsaRead more

I recently whipped up this colourful bowl to go with a barbecue meal and loved it so much, I just had to post it! It’s simple. It’s fresh. It features seasonal produce and is quick to whip up! Best of all, it used up all the odds and ends of my veggies for the week. […]

Broccolini, Cannellini Bean & Mango Salad

Broccolini & Mango SaladRead more

With the hot weather over this festive season, I wanted a salad that was light yet summery for my Christmas spread. So I created this broccolini, cannellini bean and mango bowl. Give it a whirl and let me know if you make it! Tag #optimahealth with all your creations. Served 14 of us as a […]

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