HOT CROSS BUNS
THE supermarkets are already stocking this Easter favourite of a spiced sweet bun filled with raisins or currants. In 1993, the average buns were a small 140 calories — a nice treat. Today’s are far more generous, so you’ll eat much more sugar as a result.
1993: Hot cross bun, 50g. Calories: 140
2018: Tesco Finest Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross buns, 4-pack, €2, 70g (each. Calories: 190 (per bun) EXTRA SIZE: 40% EXTRA CALORIES: 50