ISSUE 33 I April 2019

Welcome...
With Easter just around the corner, we thought it was perfect timing to really highlight the benefits of the Mediterranean style diet . N ow I know Easter is all about chocolate, but if you're getting the family together, planning a more balanced foodie feast could help everyone with healthier food choices! Autumn vegetables like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and pumpkin all team beautifully with legumes. Check out the recipe section of our website for some delicious and creative options.
And if you’re making hot cross buns this Easter, why not try making them with whole grain or wholemeal flour, or give The Healthy Grain's muffin version a go. Let us know how you get on by posting your efforts to Instagram and tagging us @GrainsLegumesNC .

Also in this issue, we're calling on you to help us with some research we're conducting with the University of Wollongong - so tell us what you know about grain foods in our Grain-teaser survey. Complete our survey now to WIN!

Plus, check out the results of our legume audit and you’ll see that legumes are appearing in more and more food categories. And the results of our latest consumer research shows just how Australians are enjoying their legumes.

All the best for the Easter break!

Sara

Dr Sara Grafenauer
General Manager

PS . Pencil 17-23 June into your diary for Whole Grain Week ! 
The hottest diet on the block
We've all seen the research connecting the Mediterranean diet with all sorts of benefits, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, better mental health and good gut health. But what is it about this diet that's just so great? Our latest Hot Topic is written by Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos, Mediterranean diet expert and Accredited Practising Dietitian - she tells us how and why we should eat more Mediterranean.

Celebrate this Easter with a twist on the traditional Hot Cross Bun!
If you're on the lookout for a deliciously easy and healthy version of the traditional hot cross bun this Easter, look no further than The Healthy Grain's recipe for Hot Cross Bun Muffins made with their fibre-rich BARLEYMax flour. Give them a go and they'll be on the table in under 40 minutes!

Put your GRAIN to the test!
Simply complete our survey and you could WIN a bumper foodie prize-pack...
We're working with a University of Wollongong student on a research project to explore Australian consumer knowledge and understanding of grain foods. So we'd like you to tell us everything about how you eat and cook with grain foods.
To complete the survey you must be over the age of 18, living in Australia and not qualified as a dietitian or nutritionist.
Thank you for your interest and participation! 

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- No artificial colours or flavours
- 4.5 stars or higher Health Star Rating
- Source of fibre
- Source of whole grain
- Super Blends Energy contains iron and magnesium for energy release*
- Both Super Blends Protein are LOW GI, providing long lasting energy*
*as part of a healthy varied diet.

Now's the time to say Yes... Well Yes!
The new range of Well Yes! Soups brings together carefully selected ingredients, like wild rice, quinoa, lentils and chickpeas, and combines them with vegetables, chicken, herbs and spices.
- Up to 5 serves of vegetables per can
- Source of protein and fibre
- No added sugar
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
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IN THIS ISSUE...
IN FOCUS
> T he hottest diet on the block
> Celebrate this Easter with a twist on the traditional Hot Cross Bun!
FOOD NEWS 
> P ut your GRAIN to the test!
SPOTLIGHT
> New U ncle Tobys Oats Super Blends
> N ow's the time to say Yes... Well Yes!
R E SEARCH BITES:
As part of GLNCs role to review the latest science on grains and legumes, we provide a snapshot of the latest research - simply CLICK each story for more info...
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