Everyday Kitchen
Gillian says: "I wanted to create a range of basic healthy good foods that make it easy and delicious for everybody, and don't break the bank either. Every kitchen cupboard should be stocked with my good food essentials, and notice how you'll feel and look!" Learn more about the healthy benefits of Hemp
Beans
Gillian says: "If you have seen my TV show, You Are What You Eat, then you know how passionate I am about including beans in your daily diet to keep you healthy and regular, especially the Aduki Bean! My Beans are full of protein, fibre and good quality carbohydrates. They also are ideal for assisting blood sugar levels, which helps reduce cravings and stabilises your energy. And they are ready to eat hot or cold, no soaking needed!" more >>
Beans are an important part of a healthy whole food diet. They provide:
- Protein - needed for growth, repair of body tissues, muscle strength and bone health.
- Fibre - needed for bowel health and the removal of excess cholesterol and old hormones from the body.
- Blood sugar balance - beans have a low glycaemic load so are great for maintaining stable blood sugar levels and steady energy.
- Carbohydrates - needed for energy and brain function.
- Protective effects against heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Gillian says: "My range of organic beans defines convenience. You don't have to soak them since I've already done that for you to make them soft, easy to digest, ready to be popped in to any recipe, soup, salad or just the way they are for the most wholesome meal, side dish or snack in seconds at minimal cost." The entire bean range is organic and is kept in water, no other ingredients are added. They come pre-cooked and can be served hot or cold.
Organic Aduki Beans
Promote weight loss, tonify the kidneys and adrenal glands and contain magnesium, calcium and folic acid.
Aduki beans have the following benefits: more >>
- Diuretic - good for drying damp conditions and reducing water retention.
- Promote weight loss.
- Tonify the kidneys and adrenal glands - generally good for calming the body.
- Contain magnesium and calcium needed for bone health and nervous system function.
- Are a good source of folic acid which is especially important during pregnancy for foetal development. It is also needed for cardiovascular health.
Organic Cannellini Beans
Sometimes called white kidney beans, they are a good source of iron, folate and magnesium. more >>
Cannellini beans (sometimes called white kidney beans) have the following benefits:
- They are a good source of iron needed to prevent anaemia.
- They are an excellent source of folate along with magnesium needed for energy and cardiovascular health.
- They contain fibre needed to regulate bowel function and remove toxins from the body.
- Their combination of fibre, carbohydrates and protein makes these beans good for prolonged energy and stable blood sugar levels.
Organic Mung Beans
Mung beans are very cleansing and good for removing toxins from the body aiding liver and gall bladder function. They are generally easy to digest and are a great energy food containing B vitamins and magnesium. more >>
Mung beans have the following benefits:
- They are very cleansing and good for removing toxins from the body.
- They aid liver and gall bladder function.
- They are generally easy to digest so good if you are not used to eating beans or suffer from compromised digestive function.
- Mung beans are a great energy food containing B vitamins and magnesium.
- They are a good source of dietary fibre needed for bowel regularity and removal of toxins.
- They are low on the glycaemic index making them good for keeping blood sugar levels and energy stable.
Organic Black Beans
Good for kidney function - they can reduce water retention especially around the lower legs and feet. They are also particularly rich in antioxidants called flavanoids. which can help improve cardiovascular health and protect against degenerative diseases. more >>
Black beans have the following benefits:
- They are good for kidney function - they can reduce water retention especially around the lower legs and feet.
- They are good for the reproductive system.
- They may reduce high blood pressure.
- They are particularly rich in antioxidants called flavanoids. These are similar to the antioxidants found in red grapes and red wine. Flavanoids can help improve cardiovascular health and protect against degenerative diseases.
- Black beans are rich in molybdenum needed for dental health and iron metabolism.
Organic Haricot Beans
These are beneficial to lung and skin health. They are high in tryptophan - this is a precursor to serotonin, the feel good brain chemical and melatonin - the sleep hormone. They are a good source of manganese needed for joint health and protein and fat metabolism. more >>
Haricot beans have the following benefits:
- These are beneficial to lung and skin health.
- They are high in tryptophan - this is a precursor to serotonin, the feel good brain chemical and melatonin - the sleep hormone.
- They are a good source of virtually fat free protein.
- They are a good source of manganese needed for joint health and protein and fat metabolism.
- They can be used to make home made baked beans
Organic Butter Beans
These are beneficial to liver function and have an alkalizing effect, so good for those who have previously eaten a high animal protein diet. They are also a good source of molybdenum needed for iron metabolism and male libido. more >>
Butter beans have the following benefits:
- These are beneficial to liver function aiding the sulphite detoxification pathway.
- They are nutrient dense containing a good balance of protein, carbohydrates and fibre making them very satisfying.
- They have an alkalizing effect, so good for those who have previously eaten a high animal protein diet.
- They are a good source of molybdenum needed for iron metabolism and male libido.
- They are an excellent source of soluble fibre needed to normalize cholesterol levels.
Organic Kidney Beans
Red kidney beans have a diuretic effect making them useful for reducing swelling and oedema. A good vegetarian source of iron and contain slow releasing carbohydrates. more >>
Red kidney beans have the following benefits:
- These have a diuretic effect making them useful for reducing swelling and oedema.
- They are a good vegetarian source of iron needed for energy and growth.
- They are a good source of virtually fat free protein.
- They contain slow releasing carbohydrates that keep blood sugar and energy levels stable.
- They contain soluble fibre needed for digestive health and cardiovascular health.
Organic Chickpeas
They are beneficial to the pancreas and are good for blood sugar stability. They are also a good source of iron, tryptophan, molybdenum, potassium, B vitamins, manganese and folate. more >>
Chickpeas have the following benefits:
- They are beneficial to the pancreas and are good for blood sugar stability.
- They are a good source of iron needed for energy and growth. Iron is particularly important for children and pregnant women.
- They are a good source of tryptophan which converts to the feel good neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.
- They contain fibre that has been shown to lower cholesterol.
- They are a good source of molybdenum, potassium, B vitamins, manganese and folate.
