The Calgary Stampede shows its healthy side

  • 2013-07-10
When one thinks of the food available at the Calgary Stampede, the first image that is likely to come to mind is one of a deep friend extravaganza that is sure to send cholesterol levels soaring.

A short walk through the event’s concession area will tempt the taste buds with everything from deep fried chocolate bars to dipped hot peppers and candy covered bacon - the choices seem endless. Print companies have produced colorful Signs that advertise a huge assortment of food that is best described as less than healthy.

Amid all of this junk food, it may come as a surprise to find that a venue selling a healthy alternative is attracting plenty of customers.

The Hidden Valley concession is selling heart-friendly salads in reusable plastic containers at the low price of just one dollar. They are being bought up by the hungry customers almost as fast as the staff can make them, and they expect to sell between 20,000 and 30,000 of these delicious snacks during the 10 day run of the world’s greatest outdoor fair.

While this may seem to fly in the face of the event’s usual snack food options, in a place where anything that can be deep fried will be deep fried, the public seems happy to have a healthy alternative. Proceeds from the sale of the salads will be donated to the Calgary food bank, so it’s a food choice that people can feel good about for more reasons than one.



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