Bang in Your Beans! The Healthiest Habit You’ll Build in 2026

As we begin the New Year, one national message is gaining momentum: Bang in Some Beans.

The UK Bang in Some Beans campaign is encouraging everyone to eat more beans, pulses and legumes in 2026 through simple, everyday food choices that support long-term health. And one ingredient makes that habit even more powerful.

EVOO Makes Them Better

Beans are one of the most underrated superfoods in the British kitchen. Affordable, filling and packed with fibre and plant-based protein, they’re being championed nationwide for their role in improving gut health, supporting heart health and helping people eat well on a budget.

But when you add extra virgin olive oil, beans go from basic to brilliant.

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) brings:

• Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
• Powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
• Better absorption of fat-soluble nutrients found in beans and vegetables
• Adds delicious flavour and texture

Together, beans and EVOO form a simple, Mediterranean-inspired foundation for healthier living, one that’s easy to maintain well beyond January.

Healthy Routines That Actually Stick

New Year's resolutions often fail because they’re too extreme. The Bang in Some Beans movement takes the opposite approach, adding something good, rather than cutting everything out. This matters because consistency is what delivers results.

Drizzling EVOO over beans, stirring it into soups, roasting chickpeas, making bean dips like hummus or finishing a warm lentil dish with olive oil turns healthy eating into a pleasure.

• Fibre-rich beans support digestion and sustained energy
• EVOO supports heart health and helps reduce inflammation
• Together, they keep meals satisfying, balanced and delicious.

Fuel for Movement, Energy and Recovery

Whether you’re walking more, heading back to the gym, or simply trying to feel more energised day-to-day, food plays a vital role.

Beans provide slow-release energy and muscle-supporting protein. EVOO helps the body recover by supporting joints, reducing oxidative stress, and keeping inflammation in check, which is particularly important when increasing physical activity.

A bowl of warm beans finished with EVOO isn’t just comfort food, it’s functional fuel.

A Smarter Way to Eat in 2026

The Bang in Some Beans campaign aims to make healthy food accessible, enjoyable and realistic for UK households. EVOO aligns perfectly with that mission.

It’s not about trends or detoxes.
It’s about everyday meals that work harder for your health.

So this year, as you plan your meals, your movement and your routines, remember:

Eat more beans
Cook with confidence
Drizzle generously
And build habits you’ll still be proud of in December

Bang EVOO in your beans and make 2026 a year of better living.

👇 See recipes below to get you started 👇