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Spoon-fed insights and semi-regular dispatches from the crew slinging plant protein and good chat.

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

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 one actually means, how much lactose is in each type of protein ...
Five women sitting on a couch with drinks, one holding a Lupin Gold pack and another a green smoothie
Beauty

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 pregnancy. This guide covers how much you actually need, where a protein powder helps...
Packet of Lupin Gold protein isolate with 3 gluten free plant based protein smoothies
Dairy-Free

How to Choose Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Protein Powders (Guide)

Cut the gluten (and the dairy), not the gains. This guide breaks down labels, cross-contact, digestibility and protein types, with a clean comparison of lupin, pea, rice and hemp.