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Barnet Council launches Go Lean, Go Green, Go Bean campaign to help residents boost their lentil health
Barnet Council launched a new campaign aimed at helping residents eat more healthily on a budget, with a bean-based cooking demonstration hosted by Allotmentz restaurant with NLCC (North London Community Consortium) in Friern Barnet on…
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Go Bean! Alice's family favourite bean recipe!
Alice is a Planning Manager at Barnet Council.
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Barnet is acting on dementia
With a growing older population, and over 4,300 people living with dementia, Barnet is acting on dementia.
This week (13 – 19 May 2024) is #DementiaActionWeek, and we’re encouraging everyone to take steps to prevent dementia, learn…
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Chef Krupal shares his Rajwadi Khichdi recipe
Chef Krupal of North London Tiffins shares his delicious Rajwadi Khichdi recipe, great for a post-workout protein fix.
Despite its superpowers, the humble bean often gets overlooked – with over 40% of the UK population not eating a…
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Go Bean! Hope's favourite tofu recipe
Hope is a Data Analyst in the Public Health team at Barnet Council.
I'm vegan, so tofu is something I use a lot. It's high in protein and low fat. Firm tofu is great marinated in a savoury sauce or fried to make it crisp (…
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Go Bean! Candice's favourite chickpea recipe
Candice is a Public Health Strategist at Barnet Council
I love this Chickpea Curry recipe because it’s tasty and I can add other…
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Mum Frances shares how she's getting her little ones to eat more beans, peas and lentils
Mum Frances from Finchley shares her tips to get her little ones to eat more beans, peas and lentils.
Despite its superpowers, the humble bean often gets overlooked – with over 40% of the UK population not eating a single bean or…
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Go Bean! Chef Philip shares his passion for beans, peas and lentils
Chef Philip from Burnt Oak shares his passion for beans as a low cost and delicious way to pack a meal full of key nutrients that we all need - whether meat or plant-based, any meal can BEAN-efit from beans!
Despite its superpowers,…
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Go Bean! Kat's family friendly bean meals
Kat is the Health in All Policies Officer in the Public Health Team at Barnet Council. Kat is passionate about good food, healthy eating - and beans!
Here are two recipes that I cook for my family regularly – these are meals my…
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Mum Shiri shares her top tips to get her family eating beans, peas and lentils
Mum Shiri from Finchley shares her top tips to get her family eating more beans, peas and lentils so her family can be healthier, save money and help the planet!
Despite its superpowers, the humble bean often gets overlooked – with…
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Advice from smokers who quit
Hear from Erene, Olivette and Chris – all ex-smokers – who quit smoking with expert support from their local stop smoking services.
Natasha's recovery journey
Now eighteen months without alcohol, Natasha is 'the happiest I have ever been'.
Chris quit smoking after 42 years - hear his story
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.