Differences of opinion

Linda Hall

ULTRA­PROCESSED foods are currently the villains of the piece, blamed for obesity and increased cancer risks.

But the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) charity maintained that baked beans, fish fingers and wholemeal bread were unfairly demonised and could form part of a healthy diet.

The BNF experts also gave the thumbs­up to tomatobased pasta sauces, wholegrain cereals and fruit yoghourts, pronouncing them “healthier processed foods.”

As well as being convenient and affordable, they were a source of important nutrients, the BNF said, urg­

WHOLEMEAL BREAD: Unfairly demonised, food charity said ing the government not to include ultra ­ processed foods in national dietary guidelines.

There was a lack of ‘agreed definition’ regarding

AIR­DRYING your hair can give it a welcome break from blow­drying and heated styling tools.

Advocates explain that this prevents moisture loss and keeps your hair hydrated for longer.

They also stress that it’s vital to untangle your hair while it is still soaking wet ­ ideally when in the shower ­ as brushing or combing which foods belonged to the ultra ­ processed category and concerns about its usefulness in identifying healthier products, the organisation said.

Air-conditioning

once it starts to dry will only cause frizz and fluffiness. The hardest part comes once you’ve applied an air­drying cream, spray or lotion and styled your hair approximately as you want it, as you must resist the temptation to touch or tweak it until it is totally dry.