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A HEALTHY hot cross bun?

If you think the four-day Easter weekend is a dietary nightmare, think again. Not only are some of the foods we traditionally eat at this time of year full of nutrients, but even chocolate can have its health benefits – and as more than 80 million Easter eggs are sold in the UK every year, that’s just as well!

These experts share the benefits of our favourite bank-holiday weekend foods, so you can enjoy yourself guilt-free.

Hot cross buns

They’re never going to be the healthiest of treats, thanks to their sugar and fat

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