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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 […]
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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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I love pumpkin. Its orange, its so incredibly versatile, and it tastes amazing. It’s also full of so many health benefits – such as its high in fibre, zinc, sulfur, vitamin A, phytosterols, protein and tryptophan. Being rich in these nutrients means that pumpkin gives us better immunity, better digestion, clearer skin, reduced cholesterol, stronger […]
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There is nothing better than a freshly made dip that one can enjoy with fresh veggies and seeded crackers or as a side to meat or salad. Dip is brilliant. Dip brings people together. To quote ‘The Simpsons’ (read: I think I’ve watched one episode of ‘The Simpsons’ in my entire life!), a taste of […]
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I don’t know what it is about smoothies…but I’m quite obsessed. I mean they’re convenient, can be made exactly to taste and are the perfect drink for a warm sunny day (which in Perth, we certainly have no shortage of!). I mean what is there not to love! I love my smoothies thick; the need […]
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Cool wintery nights definitely call for warm salads, chocked full of all the good green stuff! If you haven’t got the gist yet, I love salads. However, when its cold outside, some nights I cannot stand the idea of a cold garden salad and I don’t have the time to wait for a whole lot […]
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There is nothing better than cauliflower. It honestly has to be one of my most favourite vegetables of all time! It is entirely versatile and entirely nutritious! Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable meaning it has anti-carcinogenic properties as well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Cauliflower is very high in vitamin C, with one serve providing […]
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If you know me, you know that I LOVE SALAD. I love making salad, I love eating salad…I love everything to do with salad. This beauty uses all the veggies. Its got cauliflower, leek, zucchini and eggplant with a bunch of green leaves and a sprinkling of dukkah. Its served warm and is the perfect […]
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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 […]
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I have been on a bit of a cabbage run lately. I love the humble cabbage and am enjoying all that it has to offer! Its a cheap and versatile vegetable packed full of so many nutrients. My favourite way to enjoy it is roasted, hence, why I am sharing this most fabulous side dish […]