Pulse Check

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

Note:

Our current batch of protein contains trace levels of gluten.

A pouch of Lupin Gold lupin protein isolate on a dark tiled bench beside three blended smoothies in green, pink and orange
Digestibility

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 to read an ingredient label when your s...
Collagen vs protein powder: which one do you actually need?
Amino Acids

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 it's not a complete protein and can't replace on...
Protein for people over 50: muscle, appetite and what to look for
Amino Acids

Protein for people over 50: muscle, appetite and what to look for

After 50, your body becomes gradually less efficient at using protein. That means you need more of it, spread more evenly across the day, from sources that are complete and easy to absorb. Here's t...
Protein powder and weight loss: what it actually does (and what it doesn't)
Amino Acids

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 more effective, more sustainable, and less damaging to your...
Protein Powder for Men: How Much You Need and What to Look For
Amino Acids

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 the right source, and why unflavo...
How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day? A Practical Guide for Australians
Breakfast

How Much Protein Do You Need Per Day? A Practical Guide for Australians

Feeling that 3pm slump? This guide explains what protein does, how much you may need, and how to choose plant-based options like lupin protein, without overcomplicating your meals.
Lupin vs soy vs pea vs whey protein
Protein Comparison

Lupin vs Soy vs Pea vs Whey: Which Wins?

Not all proteins are created equal, and some are better for your muscles, gut, and the planet than others. We compare lupin, soy, pea, and whey protein on performance, digestion, taste, and sustain...
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.
soy-free protein powder Australia
Food Allergies

Soy-Free Protein Powder: What to Look For and Why It Matters

Soy is everywhere, and not always in a good way. If you’ve had enough of bloating, hormone concerns, or dodgy ingredients, this guide is for you.