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Selling unhealthy foods like chocolate bars and sweets is often part of fundraising activities necessary to supplement funding to keep various community activities going.
However, there is a healthier choice and more groups are taking up the challenge.
Sausage sizzles are a common fundraiser as businesses often donate the use of a BBQ and the gas to help a group out. However, with a few simple changes, BBQs can be made healthier.
- Use wholegrain bread
- pre-boil sausages to remove the fat, or use lower fat sausages.
- Don’t spread bread with margarine or butter, or add extra oil when cooking.
- Offer toppings like mushrooms, salsa or salad.
By spreading the word within education, sports groups and the community, the healthy eating message is slowly getting out.
For further healthy fundraising ideas visit: www.waikatodhb.govt.nz/file/fileid/20834.
