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When it comes to easy and balanced lunch options, its hard to beat the classic sandwich.
Read on to find out what seven healthy sandwich options at Subway are dietitian-recommended.
In general, Subway has healthier options than other fast-food restaurants that primarily offer fried foods.
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However, extra sauces and toppings can quickly add to the total fat and sodium content of the sandwich.
Best Healthy Options at Subway
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Add lots of shredded lettuce, tomatoes and onions to boost its antioxidant and fiber content, she recommends.
It is one of the sandwiches with the lowest sodium levels at Subway.
you might further reduce the sodium content by swapping American cheese for provolone, she says.
Use yellow mustard, or oil and red-wine vinegar, for sauce.
Jiang says this sub checks all the right nutrition boxes.
This sandwich is the top pick forCheryl Mussatto, M.S., RD, author ofThe Nourished Brain.
She also recommends ordering on the hearty multigrain bread for a few extra grams of fiber.
According to Chun, the tuna salad sandwich contains about half the sodium compared to many other options.
This sandwich is also one of the highest in protein, with 27 grams per 6-inch sub.
Customize your sandwich with extra veggies and build it on the hearty multigrain bread to optimize the fiber content.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025.
