A TAKEAWAY owner proves that some fast food can be good for you after winning a top healthy eating award.

The owner of Canton Chinese Takeaway, Stephen Chan from Huddersfield, was delighted to receive recognition for making healthy Chinese food.

The Takeaway in Old Wakefield Road was opened just over a year ago and has offered customers a healthy alternative of Chinese Food.

The 30-year-old said: “We use a lot of fresh vegetables like fresh broccoli, asparagus and Chinese leaf.”

The takeaway offers tofu for vegetarians, salad instead of rice or chips and can lower the salt content of dishes if requested.

Mr Chan said: “From the beginning we’ve been pushing for the healthy option.  There’s a misconception that all takeaway food is bad for you.

“Chinese food isn’t always deep-fried.  Stir fry is in fact one of the healthiest ways to cook and it’s better than a pizza or a donner kebab.”

Mr Chan was presented with the Kirklees Healthy Option Award by Louise Mohammed of Kirklees Council’s environmental services.

You can find Mr Chans' Canton Chinese Takeaway in Huddersfield, and place an order online by Clicking HERE

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