In this episode of Lupin Q, host David Fienberg sits down with Simone Austin—advanced sports dietitian and Chief Health Officer at Healthy Life—to explore the findings of the 2025 Living Healthy Report.
Together, they unpack how Australians are eating, where there’s room for improvement, and why fibre, protein, and carbohydrates are key to a balanced diet. Simone discusses how lupins could play a bigger role in supporting healthier lifestyles by 2030, and how digital tools and the Living Healthy Report are helping people track and improve their wellbeing. It’s a practical and insightful conversation on how small changes—and lupins—can make a big difference.

(00:42) Simone Austin's Background and Role

(02:45) Overview of the Living Healthy Report

(05:31) Key Findings and Insights

(07:32) Discussion on Protein, Fibre, and Carbs

(11:57) Digital Health Tools and Their Impact

(18:37) Future Goals and Recommendations

The 2025 Living Healthy Report

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In this episode, we speak with Weight Watchers coaches and recipe creators Anna Van Dyken and Wendy Leigh Van Staden. They share their inspiring journeys of embracing lupins as a central part of their diets, leading to remarkable health transformations. Anna and Wendy discuss creating a lupin-based recipe book to make healthy eating accessible and exciting. Learn about the nutritional benefits of lupins, their role as a zero-point food in Weight Watchers, and how they revolutionise meal planning with nutritious and delicious recipes. Join us as Anna and Wendy offer insights into their advocacy for healthier lifestyles and the future of lupin recipes.

(02:19) Anna's Weight Watchers Journey

(03:54) Wendy's Weight Watchers Journey

(05:16) The Role of Lupin in Weight Watchers

(10:12) Creating the Lupin Recipe Book

(13:34) Future Plans and Conclusion

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In this special episode of Lupin Q, host David Fienberg shares a profound interview with the late Dr. John Gladstones. Dr. Gladstones was a visionary scientist whose work in the 1960s transformed lupins into a pivotal crop in Western Australian agriculture. His innovative approaches to crop adaptation played a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and supporting farmers. Recorded before his passing in 2024, this interview delves into Dr. Gladstones' career, his techniques for improving lupin varieties, and his contributions to global food security. Tune in to learn from the pioneer who shaped the lupin industry. Subscribe to Lupin Q for more insights.(01:54) Challenges and Innovations in Lupin Cultivation

(06:34) Nutritional Factors and Alkaloid Levels

(12:39) Historical Context of Lupin in Western Australia

(17:32) A Mysterious Yellow Lupin Discovery

(18:29) Academic Beginnings and Early Research

(20:39) Postdoctoral Work and Return to Australia

(21:45) University Lecturing and Transition to Department of Agriculture

(23:31) Lupin Breeding Innovations

(28:46) International Collaborations and Disease Resistance

(34:13) Challenges and Controversies in Lupin Cultivation

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