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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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), …
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 …
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.
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 beans have always been a staple snack given out in Arabic households, served when there are people over or eating them at home with your family. I remember the …
Prep Time: 45 minutes Makes: 6 patties Ingredients ¼ cup ground flax seed ½ cup warm water 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can kidney beans, drained and …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …