Image via Twitter/ @HeinzUKNutritionists say beans on toast CAN form part of a healthy diet.
The British Nutrition Foundation says baked beans, fish fingers and wholemeal bread were given the all-clear and labelled as 'healthier processed foods'.
The Irish Daily Mail reports the charity says tomato-based pasta sauces, wholegrain cereals and fruit yoghurts are a source of 'important nutrients', as well as being 'convenient and affordable'.
Bridget Benelam, a BNF spokesperson said:
'For many of us when we get home after a busy day, foods like baked beans, wholemeal toast, fish fingers or ready-made pasta sauces are an affordable way to get a balanced meal on the table quickly.'
'These may be classed as ultra-processed but can still be part of a healthy diet.'
'It's great if you can cook from scratch when you have time, but I know for me, as a working parent it's often not an option.'
'We need to make healthy eating easier and more affordable, not more difficult and expensive.'
