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24.01.2022 How good do these Strawberry & Rhubarb Baked Oats from @UncleTobys look! Prep a batch for these final few winter mornings - you'll be so glad you did. Get the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au//br/strawberry-rhubarb-baked-oats/ #lookforthewholegrain
24.01.2022 Continuing with our #meatfreeweek recipe inspiration, we're making these simple Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Australian Healthy Food Guide for lunch - packed with plant protein and fibre from the beans, they take just 10 minutes to prep and taste delicious. Plus, increasing your intake of legumes including beans, peas and lentils can help to reduce your risk of developing chronic disease - it's a win-win! Get the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au//stuffed-sweet-potatoes-black-bea/ Bowel Cancer Australia #meatfreeweek
23.01.2022 Get a serve of plant protein in with dinner by roasting up this Chickpea & Roasted Capsicum Salad from Australian Healthy Food Guide This warmer Spring weather has us craving vibrant salads and this one packs a nutrient punch with the addition of delicious chickpeas. Get the simple recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au//chickpea-roasted-capsicum-sweet-/ #livelongerwithlegumes
23.01.2022 It's snack time! And you can't go far wrong with a tasty and filling frittata packed with wholemeal pasta, veg and cheese to keep you going until dinner. Prep one of these tonight and you'll be ready for morning or afternoon tea time. Get the easy recipe from @SanitariumAustralia here... https://www.glnc.org.au//dinner-/pasta-vegetable-frittata/ #lookforthewholegrain #livelongerwithlegumes
23.01.2022 Most of us have a jar of peanut butter in our pantry! And whether you're a fan of smooth or crunchy we've got a recipe to make the most of your favourite spread, like these simple Peanut Butter Cookies from Sanitarium Health Food Company Super Lentil Bites from mckenziesfoods or our deliciously different Dessert Hummus. Find more tasty peanut butter recipes here... https://www.glnc.org.au/?s=peanut+butter #bakingathome
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22.01.2022 Time for an afternoon snack? Whether you're at home or in the office these simple but delicious loaded Vita-Weats take just a few minutes to prepare - and need only a few ingredients. Get the easy recipe from Arnott's Biscuits and enjoy a whole grain boost at the same time... https://www.glnc.org.au//sna/tuna-tomato-olive-vita-weats/ #lookforthewholegrain
20.01.2022 Chilly mornings call for warming breakfasts and Sanitarium Health Food Company whole grain Pear & Almond Breakfast Bake is sure to warm you up and keep you going all day! Plus it’s oven-ready in just 10 minutes for those weekday mornings when you’d rather hit snooze. Get the recipe here https://www.glnc.org.au//break/pear-almond-breakfast-bake/ #lookforthewholegrain
20.01.2022 Putting together a grain bowl with leftover cooked veggies and grains is easy - we're taking our inspiration from this Super Grain Bowl from Webster Australian Walnuts for lunchtime this Meat Free Week. Get the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au//dinner-recipes/super-grain-bowl-2/ What are you having for lunch? #meatfreeweek
20.01.2022 Looking to make your next lunchbox or afternoon tea snack more filling? Try using a legume flour when baking, by using lentil, chickpea, mung bean or lupin flours - it's easy to add some variety to your baking and bump up the protein content by almost three times in the process! Search our baking recipes here...https://www.glnc.org.au/recipes/snack-recipes/ #bakingathome
20.01.2022 Today marks the second #internationalwholegrainday! Celebrate with us and make the swap to whole grains today - for whole grain inspiration take a look at our easy recipes here... https://www.glnc.org.au/recipes/lunch-dinner/ #choosewholegrains #lookforthewholegrain
17.01.2022 It's Meat Free Week! Are you up for the challenge of eating plant-based for just seven days? Take part with us and Bowel Cancer Australia and enjoy a meat free week! Visit our website for more #meatfree ideas... https://www.glnc.org.au/recipes/dinner-recipes/ #meatfreeweek
17.01.2022 Did you know? Eating 90 grams of whole grain every day can reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer by almost 20%! 90g may sound like a lot but you can easily achieve this by swapping to a whole grain option at breakfast, lunch, dinner and at snack time. Check out our handy serve size guide to see how you can reach 90g a day... https://www.glnc.org.au//2/09/Whole-Grain-Serve-Sizes_.pdf #meatfreeweek
17.01.2022 Let's make a batch of these deliciously crispy Oat Cookies for the weekend - packed with oats and wholemeal flour to bump up the fibre and keep you feeling fuller for longer! What's more you can have them on the table in under half an hour - find the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au/recip/snack-recipes/oat-biscuits-2/ #bakingathome
15.01.2022 With everything going on at the moment it's more important than ever to ask 'are you really ok?' This year R U OK Day are encouraging us to continue the conversation beyond 'are you ok,' actively listening to how we can best support people struggling at this time. Here at GLNC we support R U OK Day and encourage everyone to check in on their friends, co-workers, family, anyone you think may be having a tough time. For more information on asking the question and keepin...g the conversation going, visit R U OK Day or their website for some great resources... https://www.ruok.org.au/ #ruokday
15.01.2022 Happy Dietitians Day! How are you celebrating? #dietitiansday #dietitiansmakeadifference
14.01.2022 Did you know, breads and breakfast cereals are the leading sources of fibre in our diets, so make sure you're getting the most out of your breakfast every day - we're loving this super easy Peanut Butter & Red Berry Toast from Sanitarium Health Food Company for a tasty way to kick-start our day! Get the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au//sn/peanut-butter-red-berry-toast/ #beautifulbreakfasts
14.01.2022 We all know legumes come in many different shapes, colours and sizes but did you know that they're all a source of iron? For vegetarians, flexitarians, pescetarians and meat-eaters alike, legumes provide essential nutrients like iron and so much more! Our handy table shows you just how much iron different legumes provide - so which legume will you add to your dinner tonight? Take a look at our table here... https://www.glnc.org.au//07/GLNC_Legume-Composition-Table. #worldironweek #livelongerwithlegumes
13.01.2022 Searching for a deliciously quick and filling brunch or lunch option? Give this Burgen Shakshouka with whole grain toast a go - on the table in just 15 minutes! Get the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au/re/dinner-recipes/shakshouka-toast/ #lookforthewholegrain
11.01.2022 It's World Vegetarian Day and to celebrate we're sharing some of our favourite plant-based facts... - Following a plant-based diet may lower our risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease by around 25% - Eating mostly plant-based may also be protective against some cancers - Including both whole grains and legumes in a plant-based diet means we benefit from a complete source of protein and the essential amino acids needed for good health Just a few goo...d reasons to up your intake of vegetables, whole grains and legumes as part of a healthy lifestyle! Head to our website for plant-based recipe inspiration... https://www.glnc.org.au/recipes/dinner-recipes/ #WorldVegetarianDay
11.01.2022 Today is World Heart Day! The perfect time to take a look at what you could be doing to keep your heart healthy. In addition to eating a healthy, balanced diet with lots of vegetables and fruit and enjoying an active lifestyle, one easy way to help reduce your risk of developing certain chronic diseases - including cardiovascular disease (CVD) - is to make the swap to whole grain... - At breakfast, make the swap to oats or a whole grain cereal - At lunch, choose w whole gra...in or wholemeal bread - And at dinner choose brown rice or wholemeal pasta Our latest research backs this up, looking at the effect of whole grains and CVD and showing that enjoying more whole grain can help reduce your risk of developing CVD. Read our research summary here... https://www.glnc.org.au/new-research-shows-whole-grains-tr/ #worldheartday
09.01.2022 Eating breakfast is critical for school performance with studies showing that children who eat more whole grains had higher scores in reading comprehension and fluency and maths. So get their day off to a great start with pre-made baked beans on toast. Try our recipe from Australian Healthy Food Guide here... https://www.glnc.org.au/rec/breakfast/homemade-baked-beans/
09.01.2022 This week is Women's Health Week! Our conversation focuses on the importance of whole grains and legumes as part of a balanced diet for overall health, good gut health and chronic disease reduction. Find out just why whole grains are so good (for everyone!) by reading our latest Hot Topic here... https://www.glnc.org.au//enjoy-whole-grains-for-good-gut-/ #WomensHealthWeek
07.01.2022 Time for an afternoon snack? With a couple of these Almond Butter & Date Slices you'll be powering through the rest of the day! Super easy to make and on the table in 15 minutes (plus chilling time) - get this quick recipe from Arnott's Biscuits here... https://www.glnc.org.au//almond-butter-and-date-slice-wit/ #lookforthewholegrain
07.01.2022 Do you want to be involved in a study? We’d love to hear your thoughts on plant protein and plant-based meat alternatives! Take our 15 minute survey which we're running with UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia to go in the running to win a grain and legume prize pack worth $50, including an Ottolenghi SIMPLE cookbook. Enter our survey here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSHRQ2R... *You will need to be over 18 years of age to enter. All responses are completely anonymous.
06.01.2022 Celebrate the long weekend with style with a veggie grazing platter. Whether you're entertaining or enjoying a quiet one, making up a platter with lots of veggies, pickles, bite-sized bits like falafel, stuffed vine leaves, crispy chickpeas, cheese and crackers! Be inspired with our veggie graze ideas... https://www.glnc.org.au//grazingpl/veggie-grazing-platter/ #lookforthewholegrain #livelongerwithlegumes
06.01.2022 In need of breakfast on-the-go? BARLEYmax Grainy Energy Bars are great for a filling breakfast on the run. Packed with BARLEYmax flakes, nuts and seeds to boost the fibre content and keep you satisfied till lunch. Get the recipe here... https://www.glnc.org.au/recipes/snacks/grainy-energy-bars/ #beautifulbreakfasts #lookforthewholegrain
03.01.2022 You can't beat a classic bircher on a hot morning! Prep this easy fruity bircher tonight for a ready-to-go Saturday morning breakfast. Get the recipe from Uncle Tobys here... https://www.glnc.org.au/re/breakfast/fruity-bircher-muesli/ #beautifulbreakfasts #lookforthewholegrain
02.01.2022 Thursday’s call for easy peasy dinners and a giant bowl of hummus to celebrate Earth Day today is an excellent choice! Thanks @veganbowls and @naturallyzuzu for the inspiration - recipe below... #Repost @veganbowls We're dip, dip, dipping into this Extra Creamy Classic Hummus by @naturallyzuzuPerfect for enjoying with pita, veggies, as a spread in wraps the possibilities are endless!... Here's the recipe: Extra Creamy Classic Hummus 2 cans (15 oz cans) of organic chickpeas (drain one can and reserve water from the second can) 1/2 to 1 cup good quality tahini (add 1 cup for extra creamy and less for a thicker consistency) Juice from one large lemon Chickpea juice from the can 3-4 cloves of garlic 1-2 tsp salt (adjust to your taste) 1 tsp pepper Blend everything until smooth and creamy. Plate the hummus in a shallow bowl, decorate with chopped purple onions, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, parsley, lemon wedges, and crushed red pepper. Enjoy with warm pita bread. . Looking for more delicious plant-based recipes? Head on over to veganbowls.com to download the latest edition of our app and explore our other amazing monthly ebooks! #veganfood #whatveganseat #veganfoodshare #plantbased #vegansofig #plantbasedfood #veganbowls #veganrecipe #healthy #veganrecipes See more
01.01.2022 This week is World Iron Awareness Week - the perfect time to take a look at how much iron you're getting and whether you could be falling short. Did you know that whole grains and legumes are brilliant sources of iron? Mix up your iron sources to be sure you're getting a range of NON-HEME - iron from plant sources like whole grains, legumes and leafy greens and HEME - iron from animal foods like red meat and shellfish. Check out our table detailing how much iron is in different whole grains here... https://www.glnc.org.au///GLNC_Grain-Composition-Table.pdf #worldironweek
01.01.2022 Don’t forget to register for our Plant Protein Webinar on 13 May, 12-1pm. Alongside @emmastirling APD, we’ll be sharing insights into... - Our research on consumer and healthcare professional perceptions of plant protein - Plant proteins currently on Australian shelves - Tips on including more whole grains and legumes as part of a balanced plant-based diet - Plus the chefs from @lentil.as.anything will be cooking live!... Tickets are $10 - secure your ticket by clicking the link in our profile... See more
