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Blog: Nutrition

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
Gut Health

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 content is set by how well it was purified, not by...
A white ceramic bowl of prepared lupini beans, flat pale yellow beans glossy from brine, with olive oil, lemon and sea salt alongside
Lupin

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 simply boil and serve. What they are, why they are bitter, how to d...