MILFORD, Conn. — The SUBWAY® restaurant chain, which has long provided nutritious choices and nutrition information for families and people on the go, is making it easy for consumers to add whole grains into their diets with the inclusion of the Whole Grains Stamp on two of its bread choices.
"With today's delicious whole grain choices, no one has to choose between 'good taste' and 'good for you'," said Cynthia Harriman, Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies for Oldways and its Whole Grains Council. "You can have it all, without compromising taste."
Cynthia pointed out that, since 2010, grocery store sales of whole grain bread outpaced sales of white bread nationwide as more people have come to prefer the fuller, nuttier taste of whole grain. The Whole Grains Council is a nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to increase consumption of whole grains for better health.
The Whole Grains Stamp helps consumers find legitimate whole grain products containing at least half a serving of whole grain.
"Whether you're ordering breakfast, lunch or dinner, it's easy to get your whole grains in when you visit Subway," said SUBWAY® Senior Dietitian Lanette Kovachi, MS, RD. "Choose the 9-Grain Wheat bread or 9-Grain Honey Oat bread and you'll get 24 grams whole grains per 6-inch sandwich, which is half the daily amount recommended by the Whole Grains Council."
"Paired with your favorite fresh veggies and lean meat you get a protein packed, fiber and whole grain filled sandwich that will keep you satisfied and fueled throughout the day."
The 9-Grain Wheat bread is the standard bread used for the Fresh Fit for Kids™ meals, which allows parents the option to boost whole grains for their children's meals.
Lanette wrote a column, which can be found on Subway.com, on the benefits of adding whole grains to your diet. She also included her recipe for Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars, which is one of her kids' favorite snacks with whole grains.
"Diets rich in whole grains have not only been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, but also can play a role in weight maintenance," Lanette writes in her column titled Make Way for Whole Grains. "Replacing refined grains… with whole grains is one of the easiest steps you can take to improve your diet and overall health. It's also one of the best ways to add some flavor and heartiness to some of your favorite foods."
Lanette has other columns titled, Help! My Children Won't Eat Vegetables, Making the Right Choices and Get Energized Today. You can find these columns on subway.com>Menu&Nutrition>Expert Advice.
More SUBWAY® bread facts:
2007, increased fiber content in wheat bread;
2008, removed artificial trans-fats;
2009, improved Wheat bread by converting to 9-Grain Wheat bread;
2011, fortified our U.S. bread with Vitamin D and Calcium;
2011, removed high fructose corn syrup from our 9-Grain Wheat bread;
2012, sodium content was reduced in 9-Grain Wheat and Italian breads;
2014, removed azodicarbonamide.
About SUBWAY® restaurants
Since 1965, SUBWAY® owners have been devoted to offering customers customized made to order sandwiches with a wide range of better-for-you options. Providing easy access to vegetables, detailed nutrition, dietary, and healthy lifestyle information has been a priority for the SUBWAY® chain for many years, earning the American Heart Association's Heart Check Meal Certification in 2012 for many Fresh Fit™ meal options. As the world's largest restaurant chain, thousands of dedicated entrepreneurs have the opportunity to run their own business, while playing an important role in their communities. To learn more information about us, visit http://www.subway.com, like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/subway and follow us on https://twitter.com/subway. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.
Source: SUBWAY Restaurants