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. …
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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 …
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 …
Eat well to feel well: how whole grains and legumes can improve your mood
By Jaimee Hughes, Accredited Practising Dietitian We all know that following a nutritious diet is good for our physical health, but did you know that what we choose to eat …
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Eat well to feel well
We’ve been delving into the latest research on whole grains, legumes and mood and the benefits of eating a balanced diet for good mental health. Take a look at our …
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 …
The Effects of Legume Consumption on Markers of Glycaemic Control in Individuals with and without Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Legumes are a rich source of dietary fibre, plant protein, and low-Glycaemic Index (GI) carbohydrate. Evidence suggests a positive effect on glycaemic control following a single meal; however, the effects …
Whole 30: what does the research say?
The Whole 30 diet is famous for its focus on fresh produce and lean protein….alongside the exclusion of grains, legumes, dairy and more. We’ve taken a look at the research …
Love your legumes with our NEW e-book!
Spread a little legume love this World Pulses Day by downloading a copy of our brand new e-book! Championing the humble legume, our e-book is packed full of recipes including …
Consumer Understanding and Culinary Use of Legumes in Australia
While health benefits of legume consumption are well documented, intake is well below recommendations in many Western cultures, and little is known regarding culinary use and consumer understanding of these …
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More peas please!
Sunday 10 February is the first ever World Pulses Day, celebrating all things beans, peas and lentils across the globe. We’re singing the praises of the humble pea – often …
Enjoying legumes on a low FODMAP diet
by Chloe McLeod Enjoying legumes on a low FODMAP diet can be a challenge, but the good news is that it is possible! But firstly, what are FODMAPs? FODMAP stands for …
GLNC Grains & Legumes Consumption Study
GLNC tracks consumption of grains and legumes, alongside attitudes to these categories, every 2-3 years. Our Consumption Data helps track trends and provide insights into Australian eating habits and goes …
GLNC Food Audits
GLNC runs a rolling audit of a range of grain and legume foods on shelf in the four major Australian supermarkets (Coles, Woolworths, IGA, ALDI), revisiting major categories biennially. Product …
3 reasons you should be making homemade soup this winter
As the weather starts to cool down, there are few things more nourishing than warming up with delicious comfort food, like a big bowl of homemade soup. Not only is …
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What’s all the fuss about the New Nordic Diet?
Almost every week we see a new diet being touted as the next big thing. Few diets come out on top, but the New Nordic Diet (New Nordic Diet) is …
Australia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition Wrap-Up
In late November last year the team from GLNC headed to Adelaide for the 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition (APCCN). With the theme ‘Nutrition Solutions for a Changing …
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