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Graeme Rankin is the owner of CC’s, the first wood fired pizza takeaway to open in Glasgow, and the first pizza place in Glasgow to gain the healthyliving award. We asked Graeme about his passion for pizza, and his experience of going for the award.

  • Q. How did you become involved with the healthyliving award?
  • A. I read a newspaper article condemning the amount of salt typically found in takeaway pizzas compared to those from supermarkets. Having greatly reduced the salt in my pizzas I got in touch with Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH), who had written the article, and they put me onto the healthyliving award.
  • Q. What makes a healthier pizza?
  • A. First and foremost, less salt! Too much salt kills your taste buds and masks taste and there is no need for it. We also use only a small amount of mozzarella, as you should be able to taste the base, the sauce, the cheese and the toppings – not just cheese.
  • Q. How do you encourage your customers to choose healthier options?
  • A. If a customer asks for extra cheese or a less healthy topping such as pepperoni, we encourage them to have it on only half the pizza and to try the other half our way. Most people take up our suggestions!
  • Q. Do you feel that achieving the award has been worthwhile?
  • A. Absolutely! Having the award means I can look my customers in the eye knowing that we produce a healthier pizza, and that they have that choice.
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issue twenty-four:
November 2012
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