We're often warned about the dangers of supposedly 'bad' foods, from white bread to processed meals. But what if some of these foods are healthier than you think? While too much sugar, fat, and salt can increase the likelihood of health issues including obesity and heart disease, that doesn’t mean all foods that contain them are off-limits. Eaten in moderation, they can be part of a healthy diet – and can even have some surprising health benefits.

Read on to discover 32 nutritionist-approved ‘unhealthy’ foods that fit into a healthy diet, counting down to the most surprising of all.

We’ve based our ranking on how surprisingly healthy each food is, taking guidance from a registered nutritionist and official sources.

Supposedly unhealthy foods that can actually benefit your health