A HEALTHY eating superbus toured Thornaby yesterday offering residents the chance to sample different foods and get fitness advice.

Among those who boarded the Asda healthy eating bus was MP Dari Taylor, who helped launch the Health Assets Project at South Thornaby community centre earlier this year. She said: "Levels of heart disease and cancer in parts of Thornaby are many times above the local and national average.

"Unhealthy living and poor diet is largely responsible, which is why I believe it is so important that local people are fully informed about healthy eating and cooking, as well as giving them encouragement to exercise more with help and support to give up bad habits.

"The Health Assets project is an important resource in this respect, giving people the chance to buy healthy food at affordable prices, as well as tips on preparation.

"It also offers support for people with drug, alcohol or cigarette addictions.

"The Asda superbus is another exciting development in this respect, helping to promote healthy living in a fun and accessible way."