A TV presenter gave out fruit on the beach as families are concerned about healthy seaside food choices.

BBC's Chris Bavin, known for co-presenting Eat Well For Less with Greg Wallace, visited Brighton beach yesterday.

Chris was pictured handing out fresh fruit and Innocent smoothies to families and children following the release of data regarding eating habits at the seaside.

A survey by Innocent Drinks has revealed that four in ten parents say the poor choice of food options is one of the things most likely to spoil a trip to the seaside, while 81 per cent said low availability of healthy food is one of the main reasons why people struggle to avoid junk food at the beach.

On his trip to Brighton beach to make healthy eating more accessible, Chris said: “There’s a real appetite for healthier food options at the seaside, but sadly the availability just isn’t there.

Chris Bavin on Brighton beachChris Bavin on Brighton beach (Image: Jack Hall/PinPep) “Whether it’s parents who want to make sure their families eat well, or adults young and old who want to balance out their ice cream with something a little healthier, the lack of healthy options can make things difficult.

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“Showing up like this highlights just how large the demand for nutritious options is and makes clear that with a little creativity, they can be both tasty and affordable."

Louisa Handley, Innocent’s nutritionist who joined Chris on the trip, said: “At Innocent, we’re on a mission to make it easy and fun for everyone to eat more fruit and veg.

Fresh fruit was handed out in a bed to increase healthy food options at the beachFresh fruit was handed out in a bid to increase healthy food options at the beach (Image: Jack Hall/PinPep)

“This survey shows that a big part of the problem on days out is a lack of access to healthy food options.

“That’s why we drove down to Brighton for the bank holiday with our grassy van, in true innocent fashion, handing out over 1,000 portions of fruit and veg to beachgoers.

“And for those concerned about getting sand in their berries, a smoothie or juice is a brilliant option, with more than half of adults telling us they see fruit and veg crushed in a bottle as a great way to snack whilst on their days out.”