Go bean

go bean campaign

Go Lean, Go Green, Go Bean!

Despite its superpowers, the humble bean often gets overlooked – with over 40% of the UK population not eating a single bean or lentil.

In Barnet, we’re encouraging everyone to go lean, go green, go bean!

There are so many varieties of beans, peas and lentils that can be incorporated into our diets, but many of us are unaware of their huge health benefits, how they help us reduce our carbon footprints and how they can make us stay full for longer, how they save us money and just how plain mouthwateringly tasty a bean can be!

Help us to champion the humble bean in Barnet to improve health outcomes, lighten the load on our pockets and reduce our carbon footprints.

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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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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Food growing opportunities

Across Barnet, residents and communities are coming together to grow their own food. Working together to grow our own food is great for our health and wellbeing, lighter on your pocket and good for the planet. Become a community food growing…

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Facts about beans, peas and lentils

We're spilling the beans! Find out about the benefits of adding beans, peas and lentils to your diet.

Bean cooking

Ap-pea-ling recipes

Mouthwatering, quick and healthy. Explore these low-cost bean, lentil and pea recipes.

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Food events and workshops in Barnet

Find local food events and workshops in Barnet.

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Eat Well Apps

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important to maintain good health, and a healthy weight. Choosing healthier foods is easier than you might think. There are lots of cheap and tasty ways you and your family can eat well every day.

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How healthy is your heart?

Take the NHS Heart Age Test and answer some simple questions to find out your heart age compared to your real age!

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Tips and facts about nutrition

Visit the British Nutrition Foundation for healthy eating facts, tips and recipes to help you follow a nutritious and balanced diet.