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The Lupin Gold blog

Straight answers on protein, digestion and labels, written so you can check a pack yourself.

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A white bowl of unflavoured protein powder with a stainless measuring scoop, a glass of water and a plain unbranded tub on a pale stone benchtop

Low FODMAP Protein Powder: Which Ones Actually Are, and How to Tell

Monash tested pea protein across brands, found the FODMAP content varied so much they would not publish a generic entry. A protein powder's FODMAP...

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A white ceramic bowl of prepared lupini beans, flat pale yellow beans glossy from brine, with olive oil, lemon and sea salt alongside

Lupini Beans: What They Are, How to Cook Them and Where to Buy Them in Australia

Lupini beans are the edible seeds of the lupin plant: about 15.6g of protein per 100g cooked, and the only common bean you cannot...

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A dairy-free berry smoothie blended with lupin protein isolate, served with a straw on a wooden bench

Lactose-Free vs Dairy-Free Protein: What the Labels Actually Mean

Lactose free and dairy free sound interchangeable and are not. Only one of them is a regulated claim in Australia. Here is what each...

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White bowls of green lentils, chickpeas, black beans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, rolled oats and sunflower seeds on a light surface

Foods High in Protein and Fibre: An Australian List

Most foods are strong in protein or fibre, rarely both. These are the Australian foods that carry a meaningful amount of each, with approximate...

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Bowl of oats topped with blueberries, raspberries, pumpkin seeds and chia, with a glass of milk and wholegrain toast with almond butter

High-Protein, High-Fibre Breakfasts: 6 Australian Ideas

Australian adults are told to aim for 25g of fibre a day (women) and 30g (men), and on average fall short. Breakfast is the...

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Does protein powder cause bloating? What actually causes it, and how to read a label

Protein itself rarely causes bloating. What surrounds it usually does. Here is what in a protein powder is commonly associated with digestive discomfort, how...

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Lupin Gold 350g and 600g lupin protein isolate packs side by side on a sunlit poolside ledge

Collagen vs protein powder: which one do you actually need?

Collagen vs protein powder is the wrong question. They do different jobs. Collagen has legitimate research behind it for skin and joint support, but...

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Scoop of unflavoured lupin protein powder being tipped into a blender cup of banana, blueberries and oats beside a Lupin Gold pack

What's actually in lupin protein isolate (beyond the protein number)

Most protein powder labels lead with one number. The rest of the panel tells you what you're actually consuming. For lupin protein isolate that...

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Protein Shakes for Women Over 50: What Changes and What to Look For

After 50 the body uses protein less efficiently, and for women menopause adds a second effect: lean mass runs about 5.7% lower after menopause...

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Protein powder and weight loss: what it actually does (and what it doesn't)

Protein powder doesn't burn fat and it won't cause weight loss on its own. But adequate protein during a calorie deficit makes fat loss...

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Protein Powder for Women: What It Does and How to Choose One

Australian women aged 19 to 70 are advised to get 46g of protein a day, rising to 57g after 70 and 60g in later...

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Protein Powder for Men: How Much You Need and What to Look For

Protein supplements can help men meet daily protein needs without overcomplicating nutrition. This guide explains how much protein you actually need, how to choose...

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One unflavoured powder, three ways to buy it. Ninety per cent protein, under 100 calories a serve, and thirty days to change your mind.

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Home & Away Bundle

600g for the kitchen, 350g for the gym bag. 950g in total.

90%Protein
<100Cal a serve
950gTotal
$89.95$99.90

$1.91 a serve · 47 serves

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Lupin Protein Isolate 600g

The everyday pack. Unflavoured, so it goes into anything.

90%Protein
<100Cal a serve
600gPack size
$59.95

$1.99 a serve · 30 serves

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Lupin Protein Isolate 350g

The starter pack. Same powder, smaller commitment.

90%Protein
<100Cal a serve
350gPack size
$39.95

$2.35 a serve · 17 serves

Serves based on a 20g scoop. Prices in AUD.

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Open the pack, use it, and if it does not suit you tell us inside 30 days and we will refund the order. You do not have to send the rest back.

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