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Beans Behind The Scenes: Elin . The final episode of our Superbean Series is fast approaching….But this is not it yet! Today, you get to meet Elin, our wonderful Co-Founder and Head of Marketing, who has a heart of gold and who’s driven to make this world a happier, fairer and more sustainable place. 💚 Elin is passionate about mental health (among many other things) and it was her idea to partner up with @spillstagram_ , through which every Superbean (aka Better Nature team member) can get the mental health support they need or want for free. . Elin has also been a long-time advocate of plant-based eating, having been veggie for almost 10 years and vegan for over five. Elin’s favourite foods are tempeh kecap (obvs), dosa and various nut butters and it probably comes as no surprise that Elin is a huge animal lover - she’s at her happiest when surrounded by furry friends! . Originally from Wales but having lived abroad for most her life, living in Australia, Italy and Hungary, Elin loves to learn about new cultures and cuisines, so working in as internationally-minded a company as Better Nature felt like the ideal fit for her. And we are so so lucky to have lovely Elin in our team ❤. . Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions for Elin! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: Against a green tempeh pattern background is an illustrated bean character (Superbean) with long lashes next to two illustrated dogs. The Superbean is saying “Can I keep them please?!”. Above is a text saying “Beans behind the scenes”. The next slide is a photo of Elin, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing of Better Nature.] . #tempeh #FoodStartUp #PlantProtein #VeganProtein #PlantBasedProtein #MeatAlternative#MeatAlternatives #PlantBasedDiet #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #PlantBasedEating #VeganFoodOnline #HomeDelivery #PlantBasedFood #StartUpLife #SupportSmallBusinesses #FoodSystem #FridayFeeling #VegansOfUk #UkVegans #vegan #entrepreneur #FemaleEntrepreneur #FemaleEntrepreneurs #vegan

Another day, another delicious way to eat tempeh ❤. . We're keeping it short and sweet today and just want to remind you that if you sign up to our monthly newsletter "Better Times", you'll be the lucky receiver of some delicious news, positivity, yummy recipes, fun facts and tips on living life #TheBetterWay 😘 AND you get 10% off of your first tempeh order when you sign up! (Applies to orders over £30.) . Have a lovely evening folks - we hope the next issue of "Better Times" finds it way also to your inbox ❤ . . . . . . . . . . . Photo by @samanthacouzens_ . [Image description: On a white plate that is placed on a wooden table are some vegan spring rolls made with Better Nature’s tempeh bites. Next to the plate is a pack of Better Nature’s Saucy Stir-Fry Better Bites.] . . #tempeh #foodinspo #FoodInspiration #VeganCooking #DinnerTime #VeganDinnerIdeas #VeganLunchIdeas #TheBestOfVegan #VeganFoodShare #WhatVegansEat #VeganSpringRolls #VeganComfortFood #HighProtein #FoodStartUp #VeganFoodOnline #SupportSmallBusinesses #ShopSmall

Let your creativity flourish!  . Our new Blank Canvas bundle includes four packs of both our original soy and lupin tempeh. No marinades, no slices, bites or pieces - you get to run the whole show and decide what kind of format and flavour you want to apply each time. Let your imagination and inner chef go wild! Not feeling creative? Don’t worry, even the plain tempeh is very easy to cook with and we have plenty of recipes on our website to provide you with inspiration ☺. . https://betternaturefoods.co/blogs/recipe . When you order the Blank Canvas bundle, you save 8% as opposed to ordering the products separately! Moreover, if you place an order for over £20 in our online shop and use the code SUPERBEANAGENT, you will get 10% off of your order and receive some of our new products to test out and give feedback for! The feedback will be a 5-min survey that will be emailed to you soon after receiving the products, and you will have one week to respond to the survey. We only have few more spots available for this so move fast! 😎. . Let’s get creative folks! . . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: On the right against a light turquoise background is a part of a photo of Tempeh Tacos. Next to the dish image is an illustrated bean character (superbean) standing in front of a blank canvas with moustache, a beret and a paint brush . On top is a text saying ‘Blank Canvas’. In the next slide is rest of the photo of the Tempeh Tacos and next to that are images of Better Nature soy and lupin tempeh products in their packaging with ‘4X’ on the corner of each product. In the bottom corner is a text bubble with a text ’21+ days of shelf life’ and another bubble with a text ‘suitable for vegans’.] . . #VeganFoodOnline #HighProtein #tempeh #VeganCooking #FitnessFood #HighProteinMeals #nutrition #WholesomeFood #WhatVegansEat #PlantProtein #MeatAlternative #MeatAlternatives #vegan #EatPlants #GreenLiving #Sustainable #EatMorePlants #HumpDay

It is #ToastTuesday after all… . So of course we had to bring back our beloved Avocado & Tempeh Toast 😍 Tempeh Rashers sure take any toast to another level! That’s what we think anyway 😉 And now that we have your attention, let’s talk a bit about the origins of tempeh. Although many of us have only recently been acquainted with tempeh, it is anything but a new discovery. In fact, tempeh was discovered in Java, in Indonesia, over 300 years ago so it sure has been around for quite some time! . Our co-founder Driando and two other lovely team members Elvira and Lidwina have been born and raised in Indonesia and we are so grateful for all the tempeh knowledge they’ve shared with the rest of the team! As Driando explained in one of our old blog posts: . “Tempeh is typically sold fresh and wrapped in banana leaves, in a pushed-cart “tukang sayur” (translates to “vegetable seller”) or traditional market. More recently, plastic wrapped tempeh products have started selling in supermarkets. Tempeh is very much seen as a “food of the poor” in Indonesia, and isn’t particularly celebrated or highly regarded. I would very much like to change this perception, especially with all the scientific knowledge I now have that tempeh is one of the world’s most affordable, nutritious, and sustainable foods.” . We ❤ tempeh, toast, tempeh toasts - and our amazing team! . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo by @samanthacouzens_ . [Image description: Placed on a marble counter, on a wooden cutting board are a whole Avocado & Tempeh Toast and two halves of Avocado & Tempeh Toast. On the board are also slices of lime and a few extra pieces of Better Nature Tempeh Rashers.] . . #ToastTuesdays #tempeh #AvoToast #AvocadoToast #VeganBrunch #VeganLunchIdeas #BreakfastGoals #HightProteinMeals #DairyFree #PlantProtein #VeganBacon #VeganRashers #MeatAlternatives #PlantBased #EasyVeganMeals #BrunchGoals

Sign up for a damn tasty subscription and save some £££ with EACH delivery! . That’s right, signing up for a tempeh subscription means that you get 10% of all your subscription orders going forward - just use the code SUBSCRIBE10. Now, that’s one tasty deal! . You can personalise the subscription to suit your needs: you pick the products and the delivery frequency (every 2, 3, 4 or 6 weeks) yourself. Not only are you getting tempeh delivered straight to your door at a frequency chosen by you but you also save 10% each time. Here’s to delicious tempeh dinners, lunches and brunches 🥂 What Monday blues? . Link to our online shop, the home of tempeh subscriptions, in bio :) . . . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: Images of five Better Nature tempeh products in their packaging against a green tempeh pattern background. On top a text in capital letters saying “Tempeh subscriptions are here!”. Below the products is a text in capital letters saying “You choose the products and delivery frequency! Cancel anytime.”]⁠ . #tempeh #HealthyFood #VeganFoodOnline #DairyFree #HomeDelivery #WhatVegansEat #PlantBased #EasyVegan #PlantProtein #MeatAlternative #MeatAlternatives #Protein #nutrition #UkVegans #VeganUk #MeatFreeMeals #PlantBasedProtein #FitnessFood #VeganCooking #VeganProtein #MeatFreeMonday #MeatlessMonday

It might be chilly outside but this tempeh dish leaves us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside ❤. . Friday night with tempeh sounds pretty ideal to us, a date with tempeh is never a waste of time - that’s what we think anyway 😉 Even if you’re by yourself, sometimes it can be nice to make that meal for one a ‘special occasion’. It doesn’t mean you have to cook some elaborate three course meal but cook something you really enjoy (we give two thumbs up to this Tempeh Tikka Masala), spend an extra minute on the presentation and, heck, if you have some special plates. glasses or napkins, why not put those into good use! You certainly deserve it 😘. .⁠ Lots of love to you all xx . Recipe for this Tempeh Tikka Masala: . https://betternaturefoods.co/blogs/recipe/tempeh-tikka-masala . P.S. The first 10 people who place a tempeh order for over £20 in our online shop and use the code SUPERBEANAGENT will get 10% off of their order and some of our new products to test out and give feedback for! The feedback will be a 5-min survey that will be emailed to you soon after receiving the products, and you will have one week to respond to the survey. Exciting, eh? . . . . . . . . . Photo by @samanthacouzens_ . [Image description: On a dark wooden table, Tempeh Tikka Masala dish in a steel pan with some fresh coriander placed on the side of the pan.] . #WeekendVibes #WeekendMood #DinnerTime #SelfCareDaily #TempehRecipe #tempeh #MeatAlternative #HighProteinMeals #DairyFree #VeganDinnerIdeas #VeganComfortFood #PlantBasedEating #VeganRecipe #WhatVegansEat #VeganFoodShare #PlantProtein #RecipeInspiration

Beans Behind The Scenes: Anand . In today’s episode of Superbean Series you get to meet Anand, our amazing Sales Executive who is doing a great job getting our products on the shelves of wonderful independent shops across the country. . Anand is a social-scientist-turned-sales-expert who is driven to build a more compassionate food industry and spread the tempeh love. Anand knows his way around kitchen and in addition to delicious tempeh dishes, he loves football and loud bassy music. He’s the dream neighbour, right? 😉 We love Anand’s openness and enthusiasm, and that gorgeous hair!  . If you’d like to know more about Anand, just drop your questions in the comments!  . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: Against a green tempeh pattern background an illustrated bean character (Superbean) kicking a football and saying “I’m having a ball!”. Above is a text saying “Beans behind the scenes”. The next slide is a photo of Anand, Sales Executive of Better Nature.] . #tempeh #FoodStartUp #protein #PlantProtein #VeganProtein #PlantBasedProtein #MeatAlternative #MeatAlternatives #MeatFreeMeal #nutrition #PlantBasedEating #VeganFoodOnline #HomeDelivery #DairyFree #FridayFeeling #HighProteinMeals #wholesome #CompleteProtein #PlantBasedFood #StartUpLife #SupportSmallBusinesses #FoodSystem

Tempeh Rashers are great on toast but that’s not all they’re good for! . Salads, soups, stir-fries, curries, pasta dishes, wraps, tacos….you name it! Tempeh works well with countless dishes and that’s one of the many reasons why we love it so much 💚 Tempeh delivers that dose of protein and meaty bite without compromising on taste, nutrition, versatility or sustainability.  . If you opt for our Tempeh Rashers (used in the above salad), all you need to do is to cook them in a hot pan with a bit of oil for a few minutes and you’re done. Easy peasy! If there are days when you don’t feel like standing over a hob at all (we all have those), Better Bites are a great shout. The bites come in three flavours and you can heat them up in a microwave or eat them straight from the packet - great taste, nutrition and ease of cooking all wrapped into one!  . Get your hands on fabulous tempeh on our online shop (link in bio)! The first 10 people who place a tempeh order for over £20 in our online shop and use the code SUPERBEANAGENT will get 10% off of their order and some of our new products to test out and give feedback for. The feedback will be a 5-min survey that will be emailed to you soon after receiving the products, and you will have one week to respond to the survey. . Discount and free products? Not too shabby, not too shabby…😜. . . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: On a wooden table, a white bowl filled with a vegan version of Caesar Salad made with Better Nature tempeh rashers.] . #StartUpLife #VeganStartUp #VeganFoodOnline #VeganBusiness #NewVeganProducts #tempeh #MeatAlternative #MeatAlternatives #PlantProtein #protein #PlantBasedProtein #DairyFree #VeganProtein #PlantBasedDiet #VegansOfUK #UkVegans #MeatFree #VeganFood #VeganDinnerIdeas #VeganLunchIdeas #RecipeInspiration #EasyVegan #EasyVeganMeals #HighProteinMeals #VeganBacon

New products and all things confidential 😎. . We've got some VERY exciting news for you lovely lot! The first 10 people who place a tempeh order for over £20 in our online shop and use the code SUPERBEANAGENT will get 10% off of their order and some of our new products to test out and give feedback for. The feedback will be a 5-min survey that will be emailed to you soon after receiving the products, and you will have one week to respond to the survey. Pretty exciting times for our fellow tempeh enthusiasts, no? . Who’s intrigued and wants to take part in this top secret mission? 😉 Link to our online shop in bio! . Thank you so much all for your support and following our journey 💚. . P.S. We kindly ask you to only use the code if you know you can commit to filling in the short survey in time - thank you pals! xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: Against a green tempeh pattern background are three illustrated bean characters and above them a text “Become a Superbean agent and help us on our secret mission!”. One of the beans is wearing a light green cap and holding a cell phone, another bean is wearing black sunglasses and a black brimmed hat, and the third bean has a brown moustache and is wearing a brown cap.] . #StartUpLife #VeganStartUp #VeganFoodOnline #VeganBusiness #NewVeganProducts #tempeh #MeatAlternative #MeatAlternatives #PlantProtein #protein #PlantBasedProtein #DairyFree #VeganProtein #PlantBasedDiet #VegansOfUK #UkVegans #MeatFree #VeganFood

Oh it’s soup weather alright! . Nothing like a bowl of delicious, warming soup - just like an edible hug 😃 An easy way to bulk up any soup and to make it more filling is to top it off with some of our protein-packed Better Bites. Oh and tempeh is not only high in protein but high in fibre as well - double win! . Our Better Bites are made with lupin beans that are true powerhouses when it comes to nutrition. You can read more about lupin beans from our old blog post dedicated to these superb beans! . https://betternaturefoods.co/blogs/news/lupin-beans-101-nutritional-powerhouse-that-you-want-to-know-about . In case you want to start bulking up your soups with some tasty tempeh, our online shop is open and happy to serve you 😉. . . . . . . . . . . . Photo by @samanthacouzens_ . [Image description: Beautifully presented bowl of creamy, yellow soup in a grey bowl placed on a wooden table. The soup is topped off with some Moreish Masala Better Bites. Next to the bowl is a pack of Better Nature’s Moreish Masala Better Bites and a turquoise fabric napkin.] . . #PlantBasedEating #PlantBasedDiet #tempeh #FoodOnline #HomeDelivery #OnlineShop #EasyVeganMeals #protein #nutrition #EasyVegan #HealthyFood #ukvegans #veganuk #WhatVegansEat #wholesome #EatTheRainbow #VeganProtein #PlantProtein #VeganFoodShare #BestOfVegan #MeatFreeMeals #VeganLunchInspiration #VeganLunchIdeas #HealthyFood #wholesome #VeganComfortFood #MeatFreeMonday #MeatlessMonday

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”  ~ Glenn Close . We wholeheartedly believe that mental health should never be pushed aside or to be left in the dark corners. Mental health deserves our attention, not only when there are heavy, grey clouds hanging above our heads but also in the normal day to day. Also, even if you are struggling with mental health and your mind has gone into a dark place, it is nothing to be ashamed of. You are enough and just as worthy regardless - never forget that ❤. . We are happy to have partnered up with @spillstagram_ - a company that offers mental health support to our team through Slack (a communication platform for businesses). With Spill, every Superbean (aka Better Nature team member) can get the emotional support they need or want for free. We are so lucky to have this service available to us, and we truly hope that in the future each and everyone will have access to the care and support they need no matter where they live or what they do. . We've previously written a blog post about mental health and our tips for mental well-being. The post also includes a link to different helplines. Please remember, there is nothing weak about or wrong with asking for help. We're not meant to handle everything by ourselves, needing other people is what makes us human ❤ You can read the blog post here: . betternaturefoods.co/blogs/news/mental-health-awareness-week-our-top-4-wellbeing-tips . Lots of love to you all ❤ . #WorldMentalHealthDay . . . . . . . . . . [Image description: Against a green tempeh pattern background is a text “Mental health should be a priority, not a luxury.” Two illustrated bean characters (Superbeans) are peaking out from the sides of the image with red hearts in their chests. Below are the logos of Better Nature and Spill. In the right hand corner is a text with Spill’s website address “www.spill.chat”.] . . #MentalWellbeing #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #wellness #wellbeing #MindfulLiving #SelfCareDaily #SelfCare #SelfLove

Tempeh mince is no one-trick pony! . That’s right. Tempeh Mince can do so much more than just be a filling in your lasagne or bolognese. The options are basically endless! In fact, the question is: Is there anything that Tempeh Mince can’t do? 😃 . Nutritious, delicious, versatile and sustainable - tempeh sure has a special place in our hearts and plates 💚. . Happy weekend pals, we hope it’s a delicious one! x . . P.S. If you want some tempeh mince in your life, too, our online shop is ready to serve you! (Link in bio!) . . . . . . . [Image description: On a wooden table, in a grey bowl is a beautifully presented vegan Thai mince stir-fry dish with noodles and sauce made with Tempeh Mince. As a garnish there are pieces of fresh chilli and basil leaves. Next to the plate is a turquoise fabric napkin.] . . #PlantBasedEating #tempeh #TempehRecipes #WhatVegansEat #VeganFoodOnline #PlantProtein #VeganProtein #EasyVeganMeals #EasyVegan #VeganRecipes #VeganDinnerIdeas #VeganLunchIdeas #HighProteinMeals #protein #FoodInspiration #PlantBasedEating #MeatAlternative #VeganMince #MeatFreeMeal