Healthy Sub Sandwiches at Lennys: Options for Every Diet

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us eat out more often than we’d like to. That can make it difficult to maintain a healthy diet. After all, we’re told that eating out isn’t as healthy as making meals at home. According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, dietary quality drastically diminishes among those who eat out more regularly. This is often true, but it doesn’t need to be. It all depends on what type of food you select when you’re eating out. We believe it is entirely possible to maintain a healthy diet while enjoying your favorite restaurants, which is why we offer many healthy sub sandwich options at Lennys’ locations.

Understanding Healthy Sub Sandwiches

At Lennys Grill & Subs, we pride ourselves on striking the right ingredient balance. Our goal is to make every bite pop with flavor. That typically means including good proteins, fats, and veggies. However, we recognize that some of our sub sandwiches are more decadent than others (we’re looking at you, meatball and chicken buffalo subs).

That is why we also offer delicious healthy sub sandwich options that are suitable for those seeking a leaner, healthier meal or those who have dietary preferences or food allergies.

Here are a few things to consider while seeking to maintain your diet while eating out at your favorite sub franchise:

Lean Proteins

Select lean meats like turkey, chicken breast, or our tasty steak. These proteins provide nutrients while keeping the calorie count lower compared to fattier options like bacon or salami. Lennys Grill & Subs offers a large variety of both hot and cold healthy sub sandwiches that meet this requirement.

Consider ordering a chicken Philly or Philly cheesesteak if you’re in the mood for something piping hot. Or, opt for cold subs like our turkey or roast beef.

Fresh Vegetables

One of the best things about Lennys is that you are in complete control of your toppings. So feel free to load up on fresh vegetables to maintain your healthy diet! Piling your sandwich high with flavorful veggies will enhance the flavor and also increase the nutritional value of your meal. Vegetables are low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. You can’t go wrong packing your creation full of crispy and healthy veggies.

Choose Wheat

We offer white and wheat fresh baked bread. While the quality of both options is unmatched, we understand that white bread isn’t terribly nutritionally dense. You can boost the flavor and the nutrition profile of your healthy sub sandwich by opting for wheat bread.

Go Easy on Sauces and Dressings

At Lennys, we believe the best way to enhance a sub sandwich is through the addition of oil and red wine vinegar. This combination seems to always bring out just the right amount of flavor. If you are concerned about your fat intake, you can always opt for light or no oil.

We also recommend skipping out on heavy sauces like those you will find in our meatball and chicken buffalo when designing your healthy sub sandwich. However, if you do decide to build a cheat day into your diet plan, these make the ideal meal for the occasional indulgence!

Choose a Lighter Option

You don’t need to have food allergies or follow a vegetarian diet to enjoy one of the lighter options at Lennys Grill & Subs. We have tasty and customizable salads available that provide the same taste experience as one of our subs (minus the carb-heavy bread). Or, you can select a hot or cold veggie sub that is bursting with flavor. Feel free to mix and match ingredients for a delicious and healthy meal.

Would you like to enjoy healthy and flavorful Lennys creations more regularly? Why not consider opening your own franchise location? We are always on the hunt for new franchisees and would love to speak with you! Reach out to our franchise team today to learn about our business opportunities in your area!