Small Steps To Healthier Choices
Four Carrickfergus fish and chip shops are involved in an initiative to provide customers with a range of healthy options alongside the traditional fast food. The aim was that the takeaways made small changes to their menus and foods that would positively affect the health of consumers.
The initiative is running across 9 Council areas with 150 fast food outlets taking part in this groundbreaking project.
Owen Fulton Lead Environmental Health Officer, comments;
“As the name suggests, the changes made will be small and the public may not even be aware that any change has occurred. Longer term however, these small steps have the potential to positively impact on health.”
A wide range of ‘small steps’ are being introduced, from including healthier menu options, such as salad bowls, to using alternative ingredients and products which have a lower fat and salt content. Healthier preparation and cooking methods may be used, such as chunkier chips. Other ‘small steps’ may be to have water on offer as an alternative to fizzy drinks or to provide fruit and yoghurts for kid’s meal deals.
The four participating takeaways in Carrickfergus Borough Council are:
- Greenisland Chippy
- Larry’s Catc
- The Frying Squad
- Wilson’s Plaice
The Council would love to hear your views on this exciting new initiative and Customer Comment Cards are available in each participating outlet. So once you’ve had a chance to try any of the healthier options at your local participating takeaway, simply complete the comment forms and tell us what you think
For further information please contact:
Owen Fulton, Lead Environmental Health Officer
Telephone: 02893358000
E-Mail: owen.fulton@carrickfergus.org
