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This dish is the perfect weeknight staple for when you are wanting something that little bit more decadant, without the extra time in the kitchen. The whole family will be going in for seconds! Ingredients: Method:
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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:
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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.
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Food labels can often be likened to looking at an algebraic equation…you know what you’re looking for, you know the variables, but you don’t really know what the answer is, you don’t really know if what you’re reading translates to a ‘healthy’ food option or not? While food labels don’t lie, they can be deceptive […]
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Nutrient claims are bound by standards set out by the Australian Government. This means that consumers are somewhat protected when it comes to any false, deceptive or misleading products. We are lucky in Australia to have strict legislation around food labelling, as this is not always mirrored across the globe. What does ‘Organic’ mean? Anything […]
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Protein is the key to growth and development, needless to say it plays a HUGE role in our body. Protein is both a rebuild component and an energy source and it also provides us with the necessary ingredients required to make important hormones, enzymes, tissues and antibodies as well as maintain good acid-alkali balance within […]
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As someone who wears many hats throughout the day, my morning routine is imperative to helping me stay on track, ensure some balance and set me up for a productive day. I am a really routine-based person and somewhat of a creature of habit. I love knowing exactly where I need to be, what I […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]