'I tried Heinz beans dupes from Aldi, Tesco and M&S - one perfect mimic was less than half the price'

After the rich foods and general indulgence of the festive season, many of us will now be looking for simpler, more wholesome fare. And you can't go far wrong with an old-fashioned plate of baked beans. Indeed, although your post-New Year Instagram feed may well currently be pelting you with complicated food prep options, baked beans could be an ideal way to sneak a little extra protein into your diet while offering the sort of comfort food necessary when faced with the January blues.

According to the British Heart Foundation, just three table tablespoons of baked beans contain a full six grams of protein, which is essential for everything from energy levels to building muscle. In other words, this understated dish makes for a perfect, near-effortless addition to your 'New Year, New Me' routine. Heinz is, of course, the go-to brand when it comes to this beloved cosy treat, but a number of excellent supermarket dupes could well do the trick at a snip of the price.

.. With a long stretch of gloomy January evenings ahead of us, it's more important than ever that we take good care of our minds and bodies.

And you don't have to be a Michelin-starred chef to enjoy a certain nutrition-packed yet often overlooked microwaveable feast. If you can't see the poll, click here An excellent source of iron, zinc and fibre, baked beans can also keep your gut in tip-top shape while keeping your cholesterol levels in check. Truly the magical fruit and worth the occasional toot.

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