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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 […]


Ask Alex: My top tips for maintaing health over the silly season.

Silly Season HealthRead more

The ‘Silly Season’ is in full swing – Christmas parties, summer barbecues, sporting wind-ups, school functions – it’s never ending! Often, in these circumstances, the temptation of food and drink (of the alcoholic variety) is running on high. Eating, drinking and just being merry is an incredibly important facet of the festive season. At this […]

Silly Season Stress

Silly Season StressRead more

The holiday season is fast approaching. Traditionally, it is a time spent with family and friends, a time to be thankful, a time to celebrate, a time of much joy and happiness, a time to re-establish goals and evaluate life’s course. However, more and more often it is turning into something of a more stressful […]

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