NEARLY two-thirds of hot cross bun eaters prefer to devour them with toppings – among them avocado.
A Woolworths spokesperson said a survey of customers, who bought 72 million hot cross buns across Australia last year, revealed the avocado obsession does not stop at Easter.
A total of 5 per cent preferred the avocado topping, while 80pc opted for the classic butter, followed by jam and chocolate hazelnut spread.
About three-quarters of Aussies would choose buns warmed up in a microwave, while 23pc savour them at room temperature.
A third of those aged between 18 and 24 are most likely to eat them whole rather than cut them in half.
Avoid the sugar binge
CANCER Council Queensland have warned people to avoid Easter treats that contain alarming amounts of sugar.
Cancer Council Queensland chief executive Chris McMillan said eating treats with a high sugar content could contribute to weight gain unless burnt off sufficiently.
“It may be surprising but if you eat one 250 gram milk chocolate bunny with 36 teaspoons of sugar in it, you would need to run nearly 7 kilometres to burn it off,” Ms McMillan said.
“Read the labels and choose the healthiest option with the lowest sugar content. Balance portion sizes and remember that discretionary foods should only be occasional foods.”
Ms McMillan said Queenslanders should consume no more than six teaspoons of sugar a day for optimum health.
“Excess sugar consumption is a major cause of weight gain, and a major risk factor for some cancers, including bowel cancer.
“Instead of putting the focus on chocolate this Easter, spend time getting active as a family by heading outdoors, going for a walk or a bike ride, or playing a team sport.”
Dogs and Easter treats
WHILE we are talking about Easter and food, RSPCA Queensland’s senior veterinarian Dr Anne Chester has reminded pet owners that just 50 grams of chocolate can kill a dog.
“The systems of cats and dogs cannot tolerate theobromine, one of key ingredients of chocolate,” Dr Chester said.
Chocolate is not the only potential hazard at Easter.
“Onions can also be toxic,” she said. “Even the small amounts on pizza slices. The fatty foods in barbecue left-overs can affect the animals’ pancreas and lead to pancreatitis.
“Cooked bones can also cause major problems. They’re brittle and the sharp slivers can either lodge in the throat or pierce the stomach lining.”
- This story first appeared on The Jimboomba Times.
