NOVA is a food-classification system based on four levels of processing, from minimally processed to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Whole-grain-containing commercial breads and ready-to-eat breakfast cereals are considered ultra-processed within NOVA, …
Grains were a staple part of the diet in Australia for thousands of years, just as crops bred from grassland species have been (and still are) in most places around …
Seeking consistency with our messaging Most Australians, like many others in our modern world, do not consume sufficient whole-grain foods to support optimum health. Dietary Guidelines around the world include …
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Join Gilad Sadan, Managing Director of N.A.V.I. Co (Network, Advice, Value, Innovation) based in Melbourne Australia. N.A.V.I Co. Global specialises in the Fresh Produce sector. Working with Growers and Marketers …
The pandemic, economic fluctuations, and local and global events in 2020-21 have caused consumers to form new behaviours, attitudes and values. Mintel’s 2022 Global Consumer Trends recognise these shifts and …
The table below lists some of the key nutrients that grains/legumes contain and the proportion contribution to the Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDI) for each.
The table below lists some of the key nutrients that grains/legumes contain and the proportion contribution to the Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDI) for each.
The global population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, fuelling the demand for protein. As a major producer and exporter of protein, Australia can capitalise on this demand by capturing …
Lupins have a unique nutrient profile among legumes and may have beneficial health effects when included in the diet. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effects …
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Whole grain foods are rich in nutrients, dietary fibre, a range of antioxidants, and phytochemicals, and may have potential to act in an anti-inflammatory manner, which could help impact chronic …
Whole grain consumption has been associated with the reduced risk of several chronic diseases with significant healthcare monetary burden, including cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common …
Evidence supports regular dietary inclusion of legumes due to their positive effects on both human and planetary health. Intake within Australia is suboptimal, with consumer data suggesting that an inability …
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Beta glucan is a type of soluble dietary fibre found in oats and barley with known cholesterol-lowering benefits. Many countries globally have an approved beta glucan health claim related to …
Oat and Barley in the Food Supply and Use of Beta Glucan Health Claims Read More »
Many dietary guidelines emphasise “mostly” whole grain food choices as part of an overall healthy eating pattern based on evidence for enhancing nutritional status and reducing chronic disease. Still, countries …
