Eating Better

Pulses have been a source of protein and a staple ingredient across the globe for millenia. We spoke to Lina Saad, chef and cookbook author, about the link between healthy living and pulses in Lebanese cuisine.

It’s no secret that here at Eating Better we are buzzing about beans! ‘Anything is Pulse-able’ is a month-long campaign highlighting the benefits of beans, peas and lentils for our health, our pockets and our planet.

The way we farm is key to building and maintaining healthy and sustainable food systems in the UK. We spoke to Huw Foulkes of Pentrefelin about his farm in North Wales about how he is supplying pasture-fed meat and dairy to his local community.

For healthy and sustainable diets to become the norm in the UK, we need national policies that support our farmers, safeguard our environment, and ensure everyone has access to safe and nutritious food. But how well are the four governments across the UK tackling this challenge? Eating Better’s new resource shines a light on the current state of play.

Ramadan this year is from 10th March and is an important celebration in the Muslim calendar. We spoke to Lina Saad, chef and cookbook author, about the link between community and family, and fasting and feasting for Ramadan

In honour of this LGBT History Month, we've invited the Manchester-based Queer Food Project to shed light on how they foster community and cultivate a sense of belonging through food.

It’s no secret that we are batty about beans! This World Pulses Day we spoke to Glasgow Community Food Network to learn more about how their new campaign is bringing more pulses to Glasgow.

Burns Night is a Scottish tradition stretching back over 200 years. We invited Kat Riach from Greener Kirkcaldy to share the history of the event and a delicious plant-based haggis recipe.

Celebrating its 15th year, the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) 2024 brought an exciting opportunity for the food and farming sector to come together and share progressive ideas on food system transformation.

Eating Better is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Kirby-Smith as its new Chair of Trustees.

COP28 has concluded, leaving a trail of headlines in its wake. Join us as we delve deeper into these outcomes, unravelling the key decisions that will shape the future of global food systems.

We are living in an information-saturated world where it is sometimes difficult to work out fact from fiction, and the powers that lie behind statements. Maddy Haughton-Boakes, Senior Campaigner at Eating Better alliance member Changing Markets Foundation, tells us about their recent research into misinformation about meat and dairy online.

The Diverse Nutrition Association advocates for the integration of cultural sensitivity into every facet of health research, as well as public and community health. To achieve this goal, they offer guidance and access to educational resources, such as the African and Caribbean Eatwell Guide.

Winter Solstice marks the end of autumn and the start of winter, it is also known as the longest night of the year. This day is celebrated by many cultures from around the world, marking the occasion with traditional winter foods and participating in solstice rituals to prepare for the season ahead. In this blog, Florence Wong, a member of the Asian Leadership Collective, takes us through how Winter Solstice is celebrated in her home.

For the first time food, farming, land, and nature are due to take the spotlight during the UNFCCC COP, this year hosted from 30th November - 12th December in Dubai. While previous COPs have given a nod to our food systems, little has been produced in the way of agreements or commitments on healthy and sustainable food. This year's event however promises action. As COP28 kicks off, we take a look at what’s planned for food and farming and highlight which events to attend to get the dish on less and better meat and dairy.

Christmas is a time of celebration and indulgence, but plants can often be sidelined. We spoke to Annabelle Randles (known as The Flexitarian online) about her experience growing up in France and how she centres plants on her festive table.

With global events understandably taking over the news, you would be forgiven for not being completely up to date with where each of the UK’s political parties stand on food systems. We took a look at the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative recent party conferences to assess the priorities.

As part of our ‘Season to taste’ campaign, we invited Jenny Lau, writer and community organiser, to talk about her regular potluck event at Hackney Chinese Community Services and the celebration of culture and food that it represents.

Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India and for the Indian diaspora around the world. We invited chef Sareta Puri to prepare some of her favourite festive dishes with a plant-based twist.

We invited Alissa Timoshkina, a cookery teacher, food writer and co-founder of the #CookForUKRAINE campaign to take us through the rich food traditions of Eastern Europe along with a recipe for a delicious plant-based dumpling soup.

This year marks 10 years of Eating Better. A decade in, we’re being increasingly recognised as a successful model of cross-sectoral collaboration for advocacy.

India's rich and diverse cultural tapestry is intricately woven with flavours and aromas that captivate the senses. Among the many treasures in Indian cuisine, one beverage stands out for its widespread popularity and deep-rooted cultural significance: masala chai. In this blog, we have invited Amala Chai to delve into the enchanting world of masala chai and explore its profound connection to Indian culture.

To kick off our 'Season to taste' campaign we invited chef Tomi Makanjuola, better known as The Vegan Nigerian, to share one of her favourite nostalgic holiday dishes with us. Jollof is a staple rice dish that is culturally significant to many countries across West Africa. It is a versatile and heartwarming dish that brings communities together.

The holidays is a cheerful time of gathering for friends, family and communities, it is a time where people come together and share traditions, songs, ceremonies and most importantly food!