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Go Bean! Hope's favourite tofu recipe
Hope is a Data Analyst in the Public Health team at Barnet Council.
I'm vegan, so tofu is something I use a lot. It's high in protein and low fat. Firm tofu is great marinated in a savoury sauce or fried to make it crisp (…
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Go Bean! Candice's favourite chickpea recipe
Candice is a Public Health Strategist at Barnet Council
I love this Chickpea Curry recipe because it’s tasty and I can add other…
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Mum Frances shares how she's getting her little ones to eat more beans, peas and lentils
Mum Frances from Finchley shares her tips to get her little ones to eat more beans, peas and lentils.
Despite its superpowers, the humble bean often gets overlooked – with over 40% of the UK population not eating a single bean or…
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Go Bean! Chef Philip shares his passion for beans, peas and lentils
Chef Philip from Burnt Oak shares his passion for beans as a low cost and delicious way to pack a meal full of key nutrients that we all need - whether meat or plant-based, any meal can BEAN-efit from beans!
Despite its superpowers,…
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Go Bean! Kat's family friendly bean meals
Kat is the Health in All Policies Officer in the Public Health Team at Barnet Council. Kat is passionate about good food, healthy eating - and beans!
Here are two recipes that I cook for my family regularly – these are meals my…
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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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Beating Together: Healthy Heart wins the Heart of the Barnet African Caribbean Cultural Society!
We’re always excited to support interventions that empower communities and tackle health inequalities head-on. That’s why we’re bursting with pride to celebrate the recent award from ACCS (African Caribbean Culture Society of Barnet) for Barnet’s…
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A guide to alcohol units - am I drinking too much?
Is going dry a daunting thought? You do not necessarily need to go teetotal to feel the benefits of drinking less.
Even just setting and sticking to a few drink-free days a week, or swapping to lower-strength drinks, are great steps in the…
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Try something different for 2024: learn a new skill
Learning a new skill can be great for health and wellbeing, as it raises your self-esteem and self-confidence, helps you gain a sense of purpose, connect with others - not to mention that a new hobby can help you create new and healthy habits…
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Eat well to help find your feel good for 2024
A well-balanced diet provides all of the energy you need to keep active throughout the day, and the nutrients you need for growth and repair. Good food helps you to stay strong and healthy and can help prevent diet-related illness, such as some…
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Advice from smokers who quit
Hear from Erene, Olivette and Chris – all ex-smokers – who quit smoking with expert support from their local stop smoking services.
Natasha's recovery journey
Now eighteen months without alcohol, Natasha is 'the happiest I have ever been'.
Chris quit smoking after 42 years - hear his story
Chris quit after 42 years of smoking. Hear what helped motivate him to quit, and how he has stayed smoke free.