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Is Subway Really Healthy or Fattening?

Subway has been ballooning into popularity thanks to the well hashed out advertisements that use the word “fresh” and “healthy” several times over. Subways have invested hugely on advertisement, their goal being to convince people that the sandwiches and Subs at the Subways are the healthiest and freshest foods one can ingest. But the stark question remains, is subway really healthy or is it fattening?

Can Processed Meats be Healthy?

Like any other fast food joint, Subways use a lot of processed meats in their sandwiches and Subs. You can take a look at the ingredients list the Subway website to confirm this. Processed meats contain preservatives and high sodium content, which is not really healthy, in fact it’s very bad for your health and can be fattening. Canned tuna, processed salamis, processed chicken and turkey meats can hardly be called fresh or healthy.

When you are having a meat sandwich, be sure to go in for the grilled or roast variety. Avoid red meats as they are high in saturated fats and are hence fattening. It’s best to go in for roast chicken breasts, grilled chicken or turkey lean cuts. The salami, ham or bologna are chock full of additives and preservatives, and they are processed to the helm.

So when eating at Subway you are best advised to stick to the turkey and chicken subs instead on indulging in beef or pork. The roast beef serving contains a lot of saturated fats with lot of added preservatives and salt.

Refined Breads are Not Healthy

Italian bread at subway is fattening. So be sure to avoid the Italian bread which is nothing but refined white bread rich in calories but devoid of wholesome nutrition. The better option would be to choose the whole wheat bread or the 9 grain bread variety. Instead of the foot long sub, go in for the 6 inch sub, the less bread you eat the better.

The Veggies are Healthy

Of course raw veggies are the healthiest ingredients in a Subway. When you are making your own sub or sandwich, get them to add a two to three layers of lettuce and a generous helping of cucumbers. Avoid the pickles and any processed sauces on your sandwich. Fresh peppers are really healthy and if you like their taste have them added to your sandwich. These fresh veggies will not only aid digestion but provide the necessary minerals and vitamins that are required of a healthy meal.

Fattening and Unhealthy Foods at Subway

If you want to eat healthy at subway, just keep your sandwich plain. For example, have a grilled chicken over whole wheat bread with lettuce, peppers and tomatoes, or a lean turkey cut on a 9 grain bread with onions, peppers and lettuce.

Avoid the gunk loads of cheese and sauces that are used in making the sandwich more tasty. The condiments used in the sandwiches are high in sodium content and not really healthy for you. So avoid the condiments, avoid the fats and avoid the processed sauces, and you are good. The Mayonnaise and other processed sauces are not a very healthy option, and they are calorie intensive to boot.

So in conclusion, is Subway fattening or healthy? Subway is a fast food joint and it may be healthier in comparison to the fried chicken options of KFC or the Big Mac of the McDonalds, but if you are not careful you may end up eating just as unhealthy and fattening over here and as anywhere else. The rule of the thumb is to stick to the wholesome ingredients as much as possible and avoid the fats and condiments.

This article on if or not eating at subway is really healthy has been written by expert author ‘Sen’.