30th April 2024
Even within the option a vegan diet, it is possible to look for the more sustainable options. The bulk of our protein comes from beans and pulses. By buying these from Hodmedod we can opt for beans and pulses – as well as pasta, chia seeds, quinoa and other staples – that are grown in the UK. This supports the UK’s farming industry and especially in these cases, smaller farms and businesses including many innovating with new varieties. It also reduces food miles – the distances over which food is transported from field to plate.
As well as buying dried beans, we buy bean flours from Hodmedod which adds to the richness of the dishes we eat. We also buy Brazil nuts from them which are wild-harvested nuts that come directly from the Kayapó people of Brazil. This is solidarity trading which ensures the protection of the local forest and an income for the indigenous people.
Further reading –
https://hodmedods.co.uk/pages/the-hodmedod-story
https://hodmedods.co.uk/blogs/news/soy-no-more – this article explores in more depth the issues that arise from intensive livestock farming that relies on imported soy.
https://hodmedods.co.uk/blogs/news/piy-brazil-nuts-solidarity-trading
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