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.
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Nutrient Composition of Grains
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 Future of Protein Webinar
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 and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review
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 Consumption and Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomized Control Trials
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 Intakes Are Associated with Healthcare Cost Savings Following Reductions in Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Total Cancer Mortality in Australia: A Cost-of-Illness Model
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 …
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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Oat and Barley in the Food Supply and Use of Beta Glucan Health Claims
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 …
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Healthcare Cost Savings Associated with Increased Whole Grain Consumption among Australian Adults
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 …
Back in Time for Breakfast: An Analysis of the Changing Breakfast Cereal Aisle
Breakfast cereal improves overall diet quality yet is under constant scrutiny with assertions that the category has not improved over time. This study aimed to comprehensively analyse the category of …
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Plant Protein and Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Consumer and Nutrition Professional Attitudes and Perceptions
Plant-based and flexitarian eating patterns are increasingly popular, and the food supply system has responded with a wide range of convenience products despite a lack of understanding regarding consumer views. …
Peanuts
Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) or “groundnuts” as they are commonly referred to, belong to the bean and legume family. Unlike tree nuts that grow above the ground, peanuts grow below the …
Flour for Home Baking: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Supermarket Products Emphasising the Whole Grain Opportunity
Flour, typically derived from wheat, rye, corn and rice is a pantry staple, providing structure to bread and baked goods. This study aimed to provide a cross-sectional analysis of flour …