We want to see more #BeansOnTheMenu in NYC this #ClimateWeekNYC
Beans is How and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy and have teamed up to champion bean-based dishes on menus and raise awareness about the benefits of beans.
Aligning with Climate Week NYC from 22 – 29 September 2024 and beyond, NYC Agencies, partners, restaurants, chefs and influencers are helping make beans more visible, accessible and exciting to diners, encouraging a shift towards more healthy and sustainable diets.
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DID YOU KNOW…
Beans are a simple, affordable and convenient solution to our health, climate and cost of living challenges.
- Beans are for everyone! Not just for vegetarians or those on a budget, they’re the perfect food choice for anyone looking for a nutrient-dense, sustainable food option that is kind to our bodies, the planet, and our wallets.
- Beans are versatile and delicious! With hundreds of varieties, beans offer endless culinary possibilities. They’ve got different tastes, cooking times, and nutrient profiles. Beans can be prepared and incorporated into a variety of foods including meals, snacks, sauces, spreads, desserts, and even beverages. Beans are widely affordable, and available in ways to fit into many lifestyles, including dried, canned, jarred, in flour form, or frozen.
- Beans are nutritious! Beans are packed with dietary fibre, protein and complex carbohydrates, with a low glycemic index. They have no cholesterol and are low in fat. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, including potassium, iron, and folate. Regularly consuming beans can improve your digestive health, make you feel fuller longer, and help improve your overall health.
- Beans are good for the planet, helping to safeguard the environment for future generations. They are a fix nitrogen in the soil, and can improve water and soil quality. Their long shelf-life can help prevent food waste, making them a great, healthy pantry staple.
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Chef Grace Ramirez’s visits with the NYC Department of Aging
As Climate Week NYC wrapped up, Chef Grace Ramirez took the opportunity to champion beans, sharing her passion for cooking and her heritage with older adult communities across the city.
From Union Settlement to Greenwich House, Chef Grace engaged participants with delicious bean recipes and insightful cooking tips on enhancing flavors using herbs and vegetables. She also shared her personal cooking journey, inspiring all with her culinary expertise.
Her dynamic visit highlighted the versatility, flavor, and health benefits of beans.
#BeansOnTheMenu is led by the Beans is How Coalition, an effort by over 100 organisations to double the global consumption of beans and other pulses by 2028. In addition to being delicious and affordable, beans also help improve nutrition and regenerate soil, reducing the impact of climate change. Tiny but mighty, beans are a solution for improving the health of our population and our planet.
Simply by highlighting a bean dish on your menu, you can send a strong message that our daily choices matter. Join the NYC Agencies to show the world that New York City is leading the way in fighting for a better future for the health of people and the planet!
Read about last year’s #beansonthemenu NYC, Sept 2023
