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Welcome to our latest edition of GLNC e-news - Balance. With Christmas approaching we encourage you to read our media release busting myths about grain foods and weight loss and share with your family and friends to ensure a balanced approach to the New Year ahead.
We also bring you a round up of the key research highlights from the Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting that took place in Hobart, Tasmania from 24-26 November 2014.
To receive updates on our activities visit our Facebook page, where you can find quick and delicious tips for boosting your grain and legume intake. You can also follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest research on grains and legumes.
On behalf of GLNC, I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you in 2015.
Georgie Aley
Managing Director
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Looking Beyond Nutrients to the Whole Package
The appetite for nutrient focused healthy eating messages in the media is insatiable. In 2014 this has been highlighted by the abundance of messages such as 'quit sugar' and 'cut carbohydrate' in the media. But is demonizing single nutrients really the path to a healthy diet?
Traditionally nutrition research has focused on the effects of individual nutrients and health. While this approach has shed ample light on our understanding of the mechanisms by which nutrients and other bioactive food components act within the body, the messages generated from such research have often unintentionally complicated the concept of healthy eating. >> MORE
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Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting Research Highlights
GLNC was one of the over 250 participants gathered in Hobart in the last week of November to hear the latest research on the link between food and health at the Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting. GLNC has picked just some of the highlights to share with you. >> MORE
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EFSA Approve Fibre Claim for Improved Blood Glucose Response
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides members of the European Union (EU) independent advice to verify health claims for use on food products. In October 2014, for the first time EFSA verified the claim that "Consumption of foods/drinks containing non-digestible carbohydrates instead of sugars induces a lower blood glucose rise after meals compared to sugar containing foods/drinks". To be eligible to carry this claim EFSA stipulate that 30% of digestible carbohydrate (e.g. sugar) must be replaced by dietary fibre (non-digestible carbohydrates). This recent development may pave the way for a similar claim being submitted to FSANZ and used on products for sale within Australia and New Zealand in the near future. For further information, click HERE
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Busting Myths About Grain Foods & Weight Loss
Want fast weight loss? Or has a new celebrity diet caught your eye?
Don't fall for diet fads, or weight loss fast-fixes. People are often spurred on to lose weight by the impending need to fit into a dress, look good for a special occasion or be bikini ready for a beach holiday. GLNC's Michelle Broom, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutrition Program Manager, busts some of the myths on grain foods and weight loss. >> MORE
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Health Claims Expert Panel
GLNC will hold an expert panel on 11 December 2014 in Sydney to gain expert opinion on the strength of evidence for an identified general level health claim based on a systematic literature review prepared for GLNC. The three experts are Professor Jim Mann, Professor Peter Clifton and Associate Professor Judy Bauer. Invited observers include members of the food industry and food-related not-for profit organisations as well as food regulators.
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2016 International Year of Pulses Gathers Momentum
GLNC's Managing Director Georgie Aley has been selected to lead an international effort focused on raising awareness about pulses, as part of the UN-proclaimed 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYOP). In her capacity as Chair of the Global Creating Awareness Theme, Ms Aley travelled to Rome, Italy in October 2014 as part of planning for the 2016 IYOP. She is the only Australian representative to chair a theme. Planning is well underway both globally and locally. Should you wish to receive more information please contact GLNC.
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Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting Presentations
GLNC attended the Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting from 26 - 28 November 2014 in Hobart. GLNC Nutrition Program Manager, Michelle Broom, presented data from the 2014 Australian Consumption and Attitudinal Study on the prevalence and reasons for grain food avoidance in the Australian population. Dr Joanna Russell presented the findings of the secondary analysis of the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study that was commissioned by GLNC. Dr Russell reported on the findings of the inverse association between legume intake and risk of cardiovascular death. For more information about the Annual Scientific Meeting, visit www.nsa.asn.au.
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'A Grain of Truth' Campaign
Tip Top Bakeries, together with Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) and Dr Joanna McMillan, have launched a public awareness campaign calling on Australians to farewell the fads and embrace a sensible, long-term approach to healthy eating through a balanced diet.
The campaign, called 'A Grain of Truth', is underpinned by new research highlighting that Australians are a nation of confused eaters, who lack the confidence and knowledge to choose healthy every day staples for themselves and their families.
For more information, visit www.agrainoftruth.com.au
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