The Ultimate Backpacking Guide

The Ultimate Backpacking Guide

Thinking of heading off travelling? Whether you’re interrailing through Europe, backpacking across Southeast Asia, or setting off on a round-the-world adventure, this is the handy packing list you’ve been searching for…

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Daisy in a tractor

Drilling Spring Fava Beans

We’ve been farming here in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds for over 20 years now. But this year, for the very first time, we decided to grow our o...

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the bean that's shaking up britain. fava beans. are they new?

What are fava beans?

Fava beans might sound exotic, but they’re actually one of the UK’s oldest domesticated food crops – we’ve been growing and eating them her...

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fava bean field in the sunshine. flowers and pods are on the plant. healthy crop. sustainable food

Why we love beans....

  Here at The Honest Bean Co, we never miss a chance to big up British pulses. But truly, there are so many reasons to fall in love with beans.  He...

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animal protein versus plant protein. myth buster about beans

Animal protein vs Plant protein

Animal protein v Plant protein Did you know that around 20% of our bodies are made up of protein? It’s available in loads of different food source...

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myth buster. the truth about lectins. do beans make you fart?

The truth about lectins

After a few years in the business, we’ve come to realise that there are many myths about beans and pulses that are not necessarily true. We’ve don...

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