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We are all eating out more often, making these meals an important part of our diet. On average one in every six meals in the UK is consumed outside the home (and this does not include snacks and ‘grab and go’ food).
At the same time we are increasingly aware of the impact of our diet on our health. Messages about reducing our intake of salt, sugar and fat have had an impact and many of us know that making small changes can make a big difference.
The Brighton & Hove Healthy Choice Award has been developed to respond to this.
What is the Healthy Choice Award?
The award is based on general healthy eating principles. Not everything on the menu needs to be healthy for a restaurant or café to apply. The award is designed to help customers easily identify healthy food choices when eating out – the Healthy Choice Award window sticker is the sign of healthier food! Click here for Healthy Choice award holders
This is a joint initiative from the Food Partnership, the Food Safety Team at Brighton & Hove City Council and the Primary Care Trust to encourage caterers to offer healthier food options in a healthy, clean environment. Working in partnership with restaurants and cafes, nutritionists help develop healthy choices on their menus: from simple changes like offering salad dressings on the side and fresh fruit desserts, to changing cooking methods to increase nutritional content. Schools, nurseries, nursing homes and other organisations can also apply for a healthy choice award.
How can I apply for a Healthy Choice Award?
The award is open to all catering businesses, including workplace restaurants, community cafes and nurseries. For more information, visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthychoice and download an application form, or contact the Food Partnership on 01273 431700.
