Toast of Ireland

TOMORROW is National Toast Day, celebrating the snack loved by millions of us.

- Here JAMES MOORE

As a nation we gobble tens of thousands of pieces of the deliciously crunchy stuff a day, but just how healthy is your favourite topping?

looks at the pros and cons of the most popular things to put on a slice and rates each on how good they are for your body...

BUTTER:

There's a hot debate about whether butter is bad for us, but most studies appear to suggest the saturated fat in it is a risk for heart disease, so eating too much could be a problem. The British Heart Foundation says that swapping to margarine can cut the saturated fat content in half. Rating: 1/5

MARMITE:

A great source of vitamin B12 which is important for a healthy nervous system, with boffins even linking it to preventing dementia. Other B vitamins in the spread may ease anxiety and depression, and help protect your heart. It also has magnesium that can boost sleep and bone health. The yeast extract is salty though, have a thin layer. Rating: 3/5

PEANUT BUTTER: