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…
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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…
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Our New Research Shows Grains Are Back!
The results of our latest Consumption Study have shown that fewer Australians are limiting their intake of grains compared to 3 years ago! Find out more on the latest consumption…
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The power of a plant-based diet for a healthy gut
by Anna Debenham & Alex Parker, The Biting Truth Tired of diets promising health wonders and miracle cures that fail to eventuate? It’s time to say goodbye to the era…
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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…
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Australians 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…
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Declaration 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…
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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 suggest that…
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Lupins Now Declared An Allergen
Lupins have now officially been declared an allergen by the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code, to allow for easy identification of foods containing lupin – read more here.
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New Research: Australians Falling Short on Grain Based Fibre
In the first study of its kind, it’s been revealed that Australians are getting just half the grain based fibre needed for good health! The research highlights an opportunity for…
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The First 1,000 Days of Life: The Link Between Nutrition & the Gut Microbiome
by Rebecca Williams, APD The first 1,000 days of life, spanning conception to the age of two, are increasingly being recognised as a critical window where a child’s environment, including…
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GLNC Grains for Health Report
The 2016 Grains for Health Report provides data on the contribution of core grain foods to the diet and weight status of Australians, and a comprehensive nutritional analysis of core grain foods…
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Whole Grains and Legumes: A Source of Dietary Fibre for Toddlers
By Jennifer Zhang Why is toddler nutrition important? The current Australian Dietary Guidelines and Infant Feeding Guidelines lack recommendations for whole grains and legumes for toddlers (a toddler is defined…
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Making the Most of the Whole Grain Opportunity
By Rebecca Williams New research examining global whole grain intakes suggests that Australia is doing better than some countries for whole grain consumption(1). However we still have a long way…
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Celebrating World Pasta Day
By Joyce Seo Did you know eating pasta can support healthy weight management? October 25th marks World Pasta Day, a special day to explore the incredible diversity of pasta! With…
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Health Star Rating
The Health Star Rating (HSR) system, which rates foods from half-a-star to five stars based on nutritional value, was approved by the Federal and State Ministers in June 2013 and…
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Grain Food Audit: A Credit to Core Grains
By Leish Kilpatrick Core grain foods are a key component of the Australian diet, providing crucial nutrients for the maintenance of good health and longevity(1). Despite this, Australian intakes of…
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Whole Grain Intake for Infants and Toddlers
With a consensus reached at the Centre for Food & Allergy Research (CFAR) Australian Infant Feeding Guidelines Summit on recommended updates to current Australian infant feeding guidelines, parents have been…