Behind the Beans

Bang in Some Beans: The Campaign Set to Change UK Diets

In our final episode of this series, we’re joined by self-proclaimed bean enthusiast Chloe MacKean from The Food Foundation. This episode is bean heavy! We take a deep dive into The Food Foundation’s work on improving UK diets and explore their brand-new nationwide campaign: Bang in Some Beans. Backed by over 10 major UK retailers, this campaign is just getting started - and we unpack it all here. Discover why these small but mighty foods could be the key to healthier diets and a greener planet - and how you can get involved.

Powered by Beans: The Real Protein Power-Up

We’re talking all things protein! Why it matters, why people are still scared of it and why beans might just be the unsung heroes of your diet. Joining us is Vince, a gym owner and PT, to chat about the rise of plant-based eating, how protein fuels energy, recovery and fullness, and why fava beans are a total protein win. Whether you’re a gym regular, weekend runner, or just trying to eat better, this episode will leave you rethinking protein, one bean at a time!

The Gut Feeling: The Surprising Link Between Soil, Gut & Mental Health

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lucy Williamson, former vet, turned award-winning registered nutritionist. We explore the link between the soil, the gut and mental health, dicussing nutrient density, gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis.  An insight into why what’s under your feet could be feeding your gut and fuelling your mental wellbeing more than you might think!

Soil to Cell: A Doctor's Perspective On How Farming Shapes Human Health

This episode features Dr. Hannah Fraser - a doctor, first-generation farmer, and Nuffield Scholar. We explore Hannah’s research on nutrition, from the importance of fibre in improving the nation’s health to the vital role farmers play in shaping our diets. She shares the changes she hopes to see across the food chain, as well as the small, practical adjustments you can make to your own diet that could significantly reduce common medical issues. This episode is for anyone curious about how what we eat - and how it’s grown - impacts our health more than we might realise.

Soil Saviours: The Humble Fava Bean That's Feeding Us & Fixing Our Soils

In this episode, we sit down with one of our very own growers - Mike Stringer - a part-organic farmer, soil enthusiast, and fellow grower for The Honest Bean Co. here on the Yorkshire Wolds. We dig into the environmental benefits of the humble fava bean, the challenges of growing them, and what it really means to farm organically today. Mike also shares his hopes for the future of British agriculture and why he believes beans might just be part of the answer. This one’s for the farmers, and anyone curious about sustainable farming practices, soil health, and the future of food.