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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 […]
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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 […]
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What in the world is a lupin, you may ask? Lupins are a grain legume/pulse that were first introduced to Australia in the 1960s to assist with crop rotation and to help increase the nitrogen quantity in the soil to improve soil fertility. Lupin has a special bond with Western Australian soils, with 85% of the […]