ISSUE 26| Feb 2018
Welcome... 
Welcome to our first issue for 2018!
We've celebrated back to school with a campaign to help take the stress out of packing lunches for parents and a focus on bringing back the humble sandwich! We've got some great new recipe ideas  for both kids and adults alike and we'll be posting more during February - so stay tuned to our social media accounts @grainslegumesnc. See our feature below for more great content!

The excitement doesn't stop there! We're also proud to launch a brand new section of our website, complete with a searchable database of whole grain foods in Australia and NZ. You can now search for whole grain options by category, brand or level of whole grain. Our database makes it easy to find what you're looking for.

Finally, we'll be celebrating Global Pulse Day on 10th February, so we'll have plenty of recipes and tips to increase your intake of these nutritious little powerhouses -  f ollow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram   for our top tips  on adding legumes to your day!

Best wishes for a healthy start to 2018.

Sara

Dr Sara Grafenauer
General Manager
InFocus

We're bringing back the sandwich...
With the start of a new year, there's no better time to rethink our lunchboxes and breathe new life into an old favourite - the humble sandwich. Bread is the perfect vehicle for all manner of delicious fillings and provides a whole range of essential nutrients including fibre, B-vitamins, iron and magnesium, plus an opportunity to up that daily whole grain target if you choose a whole grain option! If you're short on inspiration, check out our simple 4-step guide to creating the ultimate sandwich and making use of those leftovers. 
ResearchInsights

Search for your favourite whole grain foods...
Did you know, 70% of Australians aren't getting enough whole grain on a daily basis? Now we've made it easy for you to find your favourite whole grain foods with the GLNC Whole Grain Database - search by category, brand or level of whole grain. Test it out here and add more whole grain to your shopping list!
APCCN Conference Wrap-Up
In late 2017, GLNC headed to the Australian Pacific Conference of Clinical Nutrition - in our wrap-up we present the key outakes including a new variety of wheat with 10 times the amount of resistant starch than ordinary wheat, plus we summarise some of the latest research on the microbiome.
WhatsOn
How will you get involved in Global Pulse Day?
Saturday 10th February is the third annual Global Pulse Day, where we'll be celebrating all things pulse related! Global Pulse Day aims to raise awareness of the benefits of eating pulses and legumes for both people and planet.
You can get involved in any number of ways, maybe challenge yourself to include legumes in your breakfast or perhaps hold a pulse-themed lunch in your office. 
Remember to tag us in your social posts @GrainsLegumesNC  and  #globalpulseday and follow us for some great ideas on adding pulses to your day.
What's on February - March 2018

10th February - Global Pulse Day

Spotlight 
Wonder Smooth Wholegrain - all the bits mums love, without the bits kids don't!
Getting kids to eat healthy, whole grain bread can be a daily parenting challenge, so mums will love Wonder Smooth Wholegrain.  It's the only whole grain bread that looks and tastes like white bread, so much so that kids won't notice the difference.

The clever bakers at Wonder White developed a recipe that both mums and kids love - the goodness of whole  grains, ground smooth. Baked into the white bread that kids love, Wonder Smooth Wholegrain contains all the best bits, without the bits.    

With Wonder Smooth Wholegrain, kids can enjoy high fibre whole  grain goodness in the delicious, fluffy and soft bread they prefer, giving mum reassurance that she doesn't need to compromise.  Wonder Smooth Wholegrain is available from supermarkets Australia-wide.
Keep your finger on the pulse...
Inspired to start using more pulses and legumes in your meals but don't know where to start? Take a look at our latest blog post with top tips on adding variety to your day with the versatile pulse!
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FOOD NEWS 
WHAT'S ON 
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As part of GLNC's role to review the latest science on grains and legumes, we provide a snapshot of the latest research.
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