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Hunt's on for a healthy Easter

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Vincent
Published date27 March 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
Aim for a bun that's below 200 calories, which will take about 40 minutes to walk off

There are also some healthier options like SRSLY Low Carb Not Cross Buns, at 174 calories, low in sugar and high in protein and fibre. Seek out wholemeal buns in stores too.

Watch the number you eat and try not to slather too much butter on them, opting for a lower fat spread, as too much saturated fat can be bad for your heart health.

Overall, the British Heart Foundation says that hot cross buns are usually lower in saturated fat and sugar than chocolate or simnel cake.

Dinner winner: Over half of Brits will tuck into a roast dinner this Easter Sunday. But can you have your meat third of roast fans at Easter, is actually packed with zinc, vitamin B12 and iron which is good for your blood and prevents anaemia. It's also high in muscle-boosting protein. But watch your portion size when it comes to tucking into that juicy joint, as it can be high in saturated fat.

Chicken, the next top roast dinner favourite according to one survey, is a leaner option.

The breast meat is the lowest in fat content, while the skin has the highest amount.

White meat like this also contains tryptophan, a substance that can help you sleep better and has been linked to boosting your mood too.

Choc on: Around 80million Easter eggs are sold each year. While they can be loaded with calories and sugar, eating chocolate does have some benefits.

As well as containing mood-boosting substances, boffins have found that it can even bolster after meals can help lower your blood sugar levels.

There are also things you can do to make it even healthier such as choosing a dark chocolate over milk chocolate - these are treats with typically 70-85% levels of cocoa as they are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants.

Other benefits of stepping out include better cardiovascular health, lowering blood pressure and reducing stress.

Flavanols in dark chocolate can give your ticker health a boost and even help boost your brain function.

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