Behind the Beans

In this episode, we chat with Dr Lucy Williamson, former vet, turned award-winning registered nutritionist. We explore the link between the soil, the gut and mental health, dicussing nutrient density, gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis. An insight into why what’s under your feet could be feeding your gut and fuelling your mental wellbeing more than you might think!

This episode features Dr. Hannah Fraser - a doctor, first-generation farmer, and Nuffield Scholar.We explore Hannah’s research on nutrition, from the importance of fibre in improving the nation’s health to the vital role farmers play in shaping our diets. She shares the changes she hopes to see across the food chain, as well as the small, practical adjustments you can make to your own diet that could significantly reduce common medical issues. This episode is for anyone curious about how what we

In this episode, we sit down with one of our very own growers - Mike Stringer - a part-organic farmer, soil enthusiast, and fellow grower for The Honest Bean Co. here on the Yorkshire Wolds.We dig into the environmental benefits of the humble fava bean, the challenges of growing them, and what it really means to farm organically today. Mike also shares his hopes for the future of British agriculture and why he believes beans might just be part of the answer. This one’s for the farmers, and anyone

In this episode, we chat with Adam Palmer, founder of The Honest Bean Co. We dive into the story behind the company, discuss why buying local benefits you, the environment, and British farming, and hear Adam’s thoughts on what’s needed to secure the future of British agriculture. Honest chats rooted in real farming, real food, and real change.