From thriving allotments to church gardens and new spaces, Barnet is home to a network of community food projects that are helping residents connect, be greener and healthier, learn new skills - and grow fresh produce.
Go bean
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's community food gardens: get growing this summer!
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 Sunday 5 May 2024.
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!
Community food growing opportunities in Barnet
There are many fantastic food growing projects in Barnet - get involved!
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.
Ap-pea-ling recipes
Mouthwatering, quick and healthy. Explore these low-cost bean, lentil and pea recipes.
Food events and workshops in Barnet
Find local food events and workshops in Barnet.
Eat Well Apps
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important to maintain good health, and a healthy weight. Check out these apps to help you to choose healthier foods!
How healthy is your heart?
Take the Heart Age Test and answer some simple questions to find out your heart age compared to your real age!
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.