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Spring Salmon Salad

Spring Salmon SaladRead more

Salmon is an oily fish full of wondrous health benefits. It’s best known attribute is likely it’s high levels of omega 3 fatty acids, which are converted into DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) in the body, after consumption. In fact, salmon is amongst the fish with the highest source of omega 3 fatty […]


Open Smokey Salmon Toasts

Open Smokey Salmon ToastsRead more

As we make our way into Spring, more of us may look towards doing some more entertaining with friends and families. Whether it is a picnic down at the local park, a barbecue by the beach or a slightly more sophisticated affair, this dish suits all occasions. I first created these salmon open sandwiches when […]

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, […]

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 […]

Caramelised Pumpkin, Asparagus & Haloumi Salad

Pumpkin & Haloumi SaladRead more

While I am not one to usually celebrate Halloween, I thought it would be fitting to upload my latest pumpkin recipe. I made this salad for a gathering over the weekend and it sure was a hit! Making use of simple ingredients that I usually have on hand, this salad is a minimal but a […]

Immune Boosting Chicken & Veggie Soup

Chicken SoupRead more

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 […]

Minty Salsa Verde

Minty Salsa VerdeRead more

This minty salsa verde is so delicious and is such a timely reminder that spring is on its way. I have made this more than once and have it enjoyed it with everything from lamb to salmon to roast vegetables. It is extremely versatile. Not to mention it is full of wholefood ingredients and gives […]

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 […]

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 […]

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