The next time you bring out the canned baked beans at the barbecue, cookout, or picnic, consider adding a trusty sauce to thicken and sweeten the pot.

These sugars contribute to the sweet flavor that is characteristic of baked beans, but the sugar content has disadvantages. Excessive sugar intake is linked to various health issues such as heart ...

The dried bean shortcuts in last week’s column show their value in a true baked bean recipe. Many modern recipes for “baked” ...

BBC Sport Academy nutritionist Matt Lovell reveals why baked beans can help you live longer ... effects of aging and all sorts of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. This means that beans are ...

"Full of protein and fibre, which is the perfect way to start your day, basically pimped-up baked beans. Guaranteed to keep you full and energised until lunch with no slump. I serve with a soft ...

According to the NHS, a portion of baked beans is a rather measly 80g or three heaped tablespoons, which is about a fifth of a tin. However, the British Heart foundation says half a 400g tin of beans ...