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 easy to make. Even easier to eat. And super convenient to pack on a brunch picnic in the sun. They even go perfectly with Vita-Weats … Continue reading
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Power to the plants
Plant-based is one of the biggest trends in food and nutrition circles right now and with growing emerging evidence linking a diet high in plants with good health, this trend isn’t going anywhere. We dive into the latest research on this subject in our Hot Topic – read more here.
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 three times the global average(1), obtaining a greater proportion of our protein from plant sources like whole grains and beans, peas and lentils, is one … Continue reading
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 tablespoons of lupins to your day is easy – add to smoothies, porridge, granola, snack bars, soups and more. Find out more about lupins here.
Love Lupins Campaign
We’re celebrating our Love Lupins campaign from 9-22 August 2021! Lupins are a relatively little-known legume, offering big nutrition benefits – they’re one of the richest sources of plant-based protein and contain high levels of dietary fibre and other essential nutrients. To get involved with our campaign… Find out more about the health benefits of … Continue reading
Sri Lankan Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice
Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 people Ingredients 1 can of coconut cream 300g of red lentils Six large cloves of garlic Two inch knob of ginger Three red onions Four small green chillies 1/2 tsp fenugreek seed 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp of unroasted curry powder 1 tsp cumin … Continue reading
Join us for Good Gut Week!
We’re celebrating Good Gut Week from March 8-13 – focusing on incorporating plenty of whole grains and legumes to maintain good digestive health. Join us for delicious new recipes and easy tips and tricks on eating for a healthy gut! Read more here.
It’s Time to Love Your Legumes Australia
Many of us have a bag or tin of dried beans sitting at the back of the cupboard and it can be difficult to know what to do with them. But thanks to a wave of plant-based trends, coupled with the International Year of Pulses in 2016, the humble pulse, or legumes as they’re more commonly known, … Continue reading
Our twelve favourite ways with legumes…
To celebrate the humble pulse this World Pulses Day we’ve put together a list of our favourite ways to use beans, peas and lentils… 1. Summer smoothies for breakfast: A healthy breakfast sets you up for a day of healthier eating and on warmer mornings smoothies make the perfect quick and easy option. But have … Continue reading
Mix and match their lunchbox
Make sure they don’t come home with an empty lunchbox this new term with our mix and match lunchbox planner – choose a whole grain sandwich, wrap or roll and simply add deliciously balanced snacks – download your copy here.