Search heats up to find a healthy curry

Experts from the Bradford Beating Diabetes campaign are challenging restaurants in the city to come up with a healthy version of the nation’s favourite dish.

GP Adeel Iqbal, of NHS Bradford City Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Everyone loves curry but all too often it isn’t as healthy as it could be.

“But we are sure there are lots of talented chefs in Bradford’s busy restaurants who could come up with a healthier version which would be just as tasty and delicious.

“This would be great news for the many diabetic patients in the city and for those who are at risk of developing diabetes, which we know can be controlled and even prevented in some cases by a healthy diet and exercise.

“A healthier version of a traditional curry would also be good news for anyone with another long-term condition or anyone who just wants to follow a healthy diet. The challenge is now on and we’re sure Bradford restaurants will rise to it.”

The Bradford Beating Diabetes campaign was launched last year and has identified more than 400 people with the condition. Others at risk of developing diabetes have received letters from their GPs inviting them for blood tests.