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Healthy school meals change the future - and beans can be a part of that 🫘

Across schools and universities, our partners are showing how beans can power healthier, more sustainable meals while helping students learn about food, nutrition and the planet.

In honour of ...International #SchoolMeals Day, let’s celebrate the power of beans in nourishing the future generations.

🫘Beans for a Healthier Lunch Tray & Planet @chefannfoundation
🫘Sowing a Bean Revolution in Schools with the Nutrition Advisory Team
🫘Engaging Students with Beans at York University @yorkuniversity
🫘Creating a buzz with beans in schools with BeanMeals @oxford_uni

All #articles are up on beansishow.org! #BeansisHow #Beansonthemenu

In Iringa, Tanzania 🇹🇿 women farmers are growing iron-rich beans 🫘 that are nourishing both their communities and local schools thanks to the NutriHarvest program @harvestplus.

The impact?
🥣 Schools receive nutritious, locally grown food
👩🏾‍🌾 Women farmers ...gain reliable markets and income
📚 Children get the nutrients they need to learn and thrive

Ahead of International #SchoolMeals Day, let’s celebrate the farmers and foods that make nutritious school meals possible, helping build stronger food systems and brighter futures.

#BeansisHow #beansonthemenu #iwd2025

Awareness is the first step toward action! 

In our 2025 Annual Report, we celebrate the partners who used their platforms to turn the “humble bean” into a daily habit 👏

By rallying communities through education and daily inspiration, these partners have been key to ...doubling global bean consumption @alegumeaday @thebeaninstitute🫘🫘

📖 Read the full report - link in bio!

#BeansisHow #GoodFoodForAll #SDG2

Meet Habiba Ahmed, a pastoralist from Kenya 🇰🇪 whose family faced the increasing reality of climate change. After losing their cattle to increasingly arid lands, they turned to the soil 🌱🫘

Habiba’s story is at the heart of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women are... often the first to feel the impact of climate shocks, yet they are left out of the conversation.

For Habiba, #beans became that solution—a climate-smart crop that restores nitrogen to the soil and provides a reliable source of protein and income. 💪

Beans are more than just a crop; they are a tool for empowerment. By choosing beans, we support women’s livelihoods, improve soil health, and ensure a nutritious future for all.🌍

#IWD2026 #GoodFood4All #BeansisHow #Farmer

Life moves fast, but meals don’t have to be a struggle. @thebeaninstitute brings you nutritious recipes perfect for the home cook on a schedule🙌🫘

Save this post for your next shopping run! 🛒 And check out @thebeaninstitute website for more! #BeansisHow #Beansonthemenu

Whether you’re looking to save money, eat more sustainably, or just sneak some extra nutrition into your meals, these three swaps are game-changers.

Which of these “stealth” moves is joining your kitchen rotation this week? Drop a 🫘 below!

#BeansIsHow #Beansonthemenu ...#BanginSomeBeans #Food #Healthy

The future of food is bean-shaped. 🚀🫘

Our 2025 Annual Report reveals a great shift in market demand. Our partners @heinz_uk @eatyumbini are innovators turning beans into exciting mainstream products.

👉Swipe to see how innovation is driving the bean movement. Full report ...at the link in our bio!

#BeansisHow #GoodFoodForAll #SDG2 #Sustainability

Your body loves a “Mixed Bag” of beans 🫘

By adding these 4 power players to your rotation you can have:
💪 Soybeans: Plant-based complete protein.
🦴 Great Northern: A dairy-free way to get your calcium and keep bones strong.
🧠 Fava Beans: Nature’s brain ...food—rich in L-dopa for focus and mood support.
🛡️ Navy Beans: The fiber heavyweight that keeps your gut microbiome thriving.

Eat the Rainbow! 🌈 🫘 Which beans would you like to know more about?

#BeansisHow #Beansonthemenu #BanginSomeBeans

In honour of the #LunarNewYear, Chef Yi Wen @plant_citizen shares with us the mesmerising transformation of soybeans, a process which is a masterclass in patience, precision, and food system resilience.🫘🫘

By documenting and practicing these labor-intensive techniques, we protect the... heritage of our food systems that has sustained communities over time.

As we celebrate the New Year, let’s toast 🍻 to the producers who keep these traditions alive, ensuring a flavourful and sustainable future for all. 🌍

#BeansisHow #Beansonthemenu