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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Choosing a Snack Bar
We recently conducted an analysis of all snack bar products on shelf in major supermarkets in Sydney and with encouraging results showing that almost 3/4 of muesli bars are at…
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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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Hot Topics: Gluten Free Doesn’t Mean Grain Free
So what is gluten? And is there really any reason to avoid it? Recently, gluten and gluten free diets have occupied a significant amount of media coverage, with conflicting messages…
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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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Australian Sweet Lupin − The Natural Way to Meet the Needs of the Health Conscious Consumer
Move over quinoa and chia, the new superfood on the block is an ancient pulse called Australian sweet lupin.
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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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GLNC’s Breakfast Cereal Audit Results
The results of our recent audit covering Australian breakfast cereals is encouraging, showing that of the 468 products analysed, 85% were a source of fibre and 96% contained low or moderate levels…
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Trendy Vs Traditional Grains
Are ancient grains really worth the fuss? And do they offer superior nutritional benefits over traditional grains like oats, wheat and rye? We’ve delved into the research on the latest…
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Hot Topics: Carbohydrates
Are Carbohydrates Really Good for Me? With all the mixed messages in the media surrounding carbohydrates and the pros and cons of low carb diets, it’s no wonder that so many…
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The Phenomenal Effect of the International Year of Pulses
As the International Year of Pulses has now come to a close, we’ve taken a look at the phenomenal global effect and the collective push to maintain the momentum IYP…
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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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Keeping Our Finger on the Pulse: The Phenomenal Success of the International Year of Pulses
By Alexandra Locke A recent analysis of research has revealed that 2 out of 3 Australians simply don’t think to include pulses and legumes in their diet¹ and with 2016…
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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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An Exploration of the World’s Blue Zones
Tim Crowe Associate Professor in Nutrition at the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University in Melbourne and Australian Blue Zone expert takes us through the science and…
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Plant Protein & Health
By Hillary Siah, Accredited Practising Dietitian Legumes are often an overlooked source of protein if you don’t follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, as most of us associate protein with…