Snacks to help you concentrate
So, you’re trying to stay focused when studying or cut down time procrastinating at work. Can your snack choices make a difference?
The online bean revolution: Why beans are "going viral"
In recent years, a culinary revolution has been quietly taken place in kitchens around the world. From TV chefs to online influencers and Michelin-...
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...
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. Her...
Beans and Flatulence - do beans make you fart?
Beans and flatulence.... We all know how the saying goes...beans, beans, they're good for the heart, the more you eat the more you..? You can prob...
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...
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...
Fava beans and their nitrogen fixing properties
What does nitrogen fixing mean? Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen changes into an available and useful form for the plant. The pl...
What is a sustainable diet?
Right now, our whole food system is not sustainable - we’re struggling to meet the needs of present population, which is growing a considerable ra...
The Best Of British
THE ‘B’ WORD With Brexit looming, backing British is becoming super important. The agricultural industry provides raw materials for the UK’s large...