#64: The Magical Solution of Beans with Andy Jarvis

Earthlings 2.0 Podcast

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we’re continuing our summer schedule where we’ll be posting a rerun of a relevant episode every other week. National Eat Your Beans Day falls on July 3rd this year, so we hope you consider the simple legume in your summer menus: beans! Here’s an amazing recipe that’s always a hit as a side to any summer BBQ: Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad from NYTimes Cooking.

In this episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Andy Jarvis (Director of The Bezos Earth Fund) explore the answer to everything… Beans! Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the unassuming world of beans and their surprising impact on global health and the environment. In this episode, Andy walks us through the Beans is How campaign from the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. We cover the variances in bean consumption across the globe and explore how these little powerhouses can be pivotal in addressing some of the world’s most pressing food and environmental challenges.

Discover why regions with lower bean intakes, such as North America, could hold the key to a more sustainable future and how cultural adaptations could make beans a staple in diets worldwide. Also learn about the advancements in agricultural science that are making beans more resilient in the face of climate change and how this could revitalize our soil and minimize fertilizer use.

Don't miss this compelling episode that promises to change the way you think about the humble bean and its place in our diets and our world.

In "Restoring Our Faith in Humanity," segment for this episode, we feature Shirley Bellows, a dedicated Canadian gardener whose tireless efforts may have single-handedly rescued the Blue Jay Bean from the brink of extinction!

Key Topics:

• How promoting increased bean consumption, especially in regions with low consumption like North America, can help address food and environmental challenges.
• Doubling bean consumption by 2028 could have significant planetary impacts, especially when beans are developed to be more climate-resilient.
• The importance of bioavailability in nutrition and the potential for revolution in understanding the gut microbiome is highlighted.

Voices on The Show:

• Andy Jarvis, Director of the Future of Food at the Bezos
• X: ajarviscali
• LinkedIn: Andy Jarvis
• Instagram: beansishow
• Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability
• LinkedIn: Lisa Ann Pinkerton
• X: Lisa Ann Pinkerton
• Instagram: @LisiAnni
• Technica Communications
• Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Mentioned in The Show:

• Beans is How Campaign Website
• Devex Article on ‘Why beans are key to accelerating a change to our food system’
• CGIAR Article spotlight
• Article on the latest research by the University of Helsinki about the benefits of replacing meat with beans https://veganfta.com/2023/09/21/new-research-from-finland-highlights-the-benefits-of-replacing-meat-with-beans/
• Join the Beans is How Challenge https://sdg2advocacyhub.org/beans-is-how/menu-challenge/
• #beansonthemenu!

Restoring Faith in Humanity Spotlight:

Shirley Bellows' Efforts to Rescue the Blue Jay Bean from the Brink of Extinction https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-blue-jay-bean-seed-conservation/

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