Increasing Legume Intake Among Australians
by Courtney Rose-Davis, APD, PhD Candidate These days, we’re seeing more and more research suggesting that legumes possess significant health benefits, different to that of other food groups. Studies...
View ArticleDeclaration of Lupin as an Allergen
A year on from their initial announcement, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) have reminded food businesses that from 26 May 2018, lupin must be declared as a potential allergen on food...
View ArticleAustralians Are Falling Short on Cereal Fibre
by Eden Barrett, Accredited Practising Dietitian and PhD candidate from the University of Wollongong When we think about the benefits of fibre, we typically think about its role in digestive health...
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Plant Foods Offer An Unexpected Protein Hit
Grain foods, including bread, can contribute a surprising amount of plant-based protein to our daily requirements. While young Aussies are forking out on pricey supplements in a bid to build muscle and...
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Grains are back: new research shows fewer Australians are avoiding grains!
After years of going against the grain, promising new research from the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) has found fewer Australians are limiting grain foods, and more of us are enjoying...
View ArticleForget activated almonds, this year it’s all about sprouted grains!
Last year the Washington Post predicted ‘sprouted everything’ would be a major food trend for 2017 (1). And based on the steadily growing range of sprouted grain products on supermarket shelves in...
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Grains & legumes: what's trending in 2018?
As another year draws to a close, we’ve been looking at key trends for 2018 – so what’s influencing innovation and driving consumer behaviour for the year to come?“A key trend is a genuine growth...
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12 Ways to Enjoy Grains & Legumes this Festive Season!
Along with the festive season comes the rush to fit in last minute jobs for the year, plus never-ending social catch ups. Not to mention the main event come Christmas Day! To keep you feeling full of...
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The Power of a Plant-Based Diet for a Healthy Gut
by Anna Debenham & Alex Parker, The Biting TruthTired of diets promising health wonders and miracle cures that fail to eventuate? It’s time to say goodbye to the era of ‘low-everything’ diets and...
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4 Steps to Creating the Ultimate Sandwich!
by Lisa SengulIt’s that time of year again when the kids are headed back to school and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the thought of so many lunches to prepare. We’ve got your back this new school...
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Australia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition Wrap-Up
In late November last year the team from GLNC headed to Adelaide for the 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition (APCCN). With the theme ‘Nutrition Solutions for a Changing World,’ APCCN...
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What’s all the fuss about the New Nordic Diet?
Almost every week we see a new diet being touted as the next big thing. Few diets come out on top, but the New Nordic Diet (New Nordic Diet) is up there along with its close cousin, the Mediterranean...
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Do it like the Danes this Whole Grain Week!
In Australia, Nordic nations are best known for their chilly climate, flat-pack furniture, and addictive TV crime shows, but why not their whole grain habits? This Whole Grain Week, we’re encouraging...
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3 reasons you should be making homemade soup this winter
As the weather starts to cool down, there are few things more nourishing than warming up with delicious comfort food, like a big bowl of homemade soup. Not only is soup a quick, easy and healthy dinner...
View ArticleWhat’s all the hype about seitan?
With flexitarian and vegan diets booming in 2018, there’s no shortage of plant-based proteins on offer, but have you heard of seitan? Read on to discover more about this devilish-sounding plant-based...
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Enjoying legumes on a low FODMAP diet
by Chloe McLeodEnjoying legumes on a low FODMAP diet can be a challenge, but the good news is that it is possible! But firstly, what are FODMAPs?FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides,...
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Got mylk? Our new audit shines light on the growing plant-based milk category
The trend for plant-based foods is bigger than ever, with vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets all gaining popularity alongside the increasing importance of a sustainable food future. One category...
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Do you take the time to breakfast?
by Kathleen Alleaume You've heard it before and you’ll hear it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and it’s good to see that message is really sinking in.A new study of Australian...
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The top four food trends for 2019...
With 2019 well underway, we've taken a look at some of the biggest trends affecting grains and legumes this year...1. Digestive WellnessDigestive wellness is once again the number one trend for the...
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More peas please!
Sunday 10 February is the first ever World Pulses Day, celebrating all things beans, peas and lentils across the globe. We're singing the praises of the humble pea - often overlooked as a legume - peas...
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