Six Soup-erheroes for Winter
Six soups to fight the winter chill, sneak some more veggies in and warm up during winter.
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Nine Plant-Based Recipes to Add to Your Meal Rotation
Nine plant-based meals that will leave you feeling full and your tastebuds happy.
Mexican Chicken Rice
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender Mexican-seasoned chicken, red kidney beans, and flavorful rice, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal bursting with traditional flavours. Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 …
The Health Benefits of Sprouting and Soaking
A sprouted legume is a legume that has been allowed to germinate or sprout. This involves soaking the legume in water until it begins to sprout, and then rinsing and …
Sustainability & Pulses
Pulses, also known as legumes, are a group of plant-based foods that include lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas. They are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and a range of …
Dietary Fibre: The Digestive health star
Dietary Fibre is the indigestible part of plant foods that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the small intestine1. Dietary fibre promotes beneficial physiological effects such as laxation, reduction …
All you need to know about plant proteins
Why should you eat more plant proteins? There are several reasons why people should consider adding more plant-based proteins to their diet: Overall, adding more plant-based proteins to your diet …
Legumes—A Comprehensive Exploration of Global Food-Based Dietary Guidelines and Consumption
Despite the well-known human and planetary health benefits of legumes, consumption is often low. This scoping review aimed to evaluate the inclusion of legumes in global food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG), …
Consumer Understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines: Recommendations for Legumes and Whole Grains
Date: 4/05/2022PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release New research published by the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) has delved into consumers understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG), with recommendations for …
Nutrient Composition of Legumes
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.
Middle Eastern Lentils & Rice
This lentils and rice dish is called ‘Mujadara’ in Arabic. Its a dish that is very well known in other Arabic countries and is such a simple yet delicious staple …
Lupini, Fava Beans and Lemon Snack
Lupini beans have always been a staple snack given out in Arabic households. Make sure to remove the beans from the brine and soak them overnight, as they will be …
Ultimate Bean Burger
These mouthwatering burgers are a delightful plant-based alternative to satisfy even the most dedicated carnivores. Packed with protein and fibre from a variety of beans, along with a medley of …
5 Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Fresh Lentil, Mango & Quinoa Salad This fresh salad is a great BBQ side with grilled tofu, chicken or fish, or perfect on it’s own as we welcome in the …
Trio of Dips
Ok, here us out. You don’t have to buy pre-packaged trio of dips. These three are going to be better than any you buy in the deli aisle. They’re unreasonably …
The Changing Landscape of Legume Products Available in Australian Supermarkets
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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Power to the Plants!
By Jaimee Hughes, Accredited Practising Dietitian ‘Plant protein’ and ‘plant-based’ are two of the biggest buzzwords in food and nutrition circles and for good reason! With Australia’s meat consumption almost …
The lowdown on lupins…
If you’ve never heard of lupins you’re not alone! So just how can you enjoy the benefits these little beans provide? Thankfully lupins are super versatile – simply adding two …