Seven mobile food traders in Islington have taken part in a session to get advice on making their food healthier for the general public.
The traders were given an overview of Islington’s health and deprivation profiles and hence why it is so important to address heart health in the borough.
The session was part of the Hearty Lives Islington project, which is funded by the British Heart Foundation charity, and was to help the traders achieve the Healthy Catering Commitment (HCC) status. This status is awarded to food retailers that show a commitment to buying, preparing, cooking and selling healthier foods.
Three of the traders who attended work in Drayton Park on the days Arsenal play at home. They were all awarded HCC status for their commitment to healthier options. All traders grill all their foods except chips, which are cooked in vegetable oil and have lower levels of saturated fat than standard. All three offer smaller portions and unlimited salad to punters.
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