Subway earns AHA new seal of approval

Known in some 100 countries and 36,916 outlets across the globe for its “eat fresh” tag line, the Subway franchise could well be adding to that tag.{{more}}

From today, Friday, June 8, the franchise could well feel it within their purview to declare that when you eat at Subway, you not only “eat fresh”, but you also “eat healthy.”

Today is the day when the American Heart Association will begin to point those seeking help finding “better-for-you” restaurant food, in the direction of Subway restaurants.

Today is the day the AHA will announce plans to expand its “Heart-Check” food certification programme from grocery stores to restaurant meals.

And the first chain of “fast food” restaurants to earn the new seal is Subway.

“The move comes at a time nutritious options have become hot sellers. Up to 42% of Subway’s food sales meet the heart group’s requirements that limit cholesterol, fat, saturated fat and sodium,” says Subway Marketing Chief Tony Pace.

According to Pace, while some others “joke” about how healthy they are, “eight Subway sandwiches, nine salads and four kids’ meals meet the criteria.”

Expect the AHA to expand to other chains, but in the meantime, Subway has the right to claim a perceptional win in the race to honestly declare that it sells healthy food.

The first Subway outlet was opened here in August 5, 2010. The journey to date, according to principals of local franchise holders Rybeck Foods Ltd., has been challenging, but rewarding.

“We stake our reputation on the line with everything we serve. We are proud to be associated with a franchise that not only cares about the freshness of its products, but now we are further strengthened by this recent AHA certification that we also care about our patrons’ health,” says Ryan Gonsalves, Managing Director of Rybeck Food Ltd.

And even as he invites Vincentians to “eat fresh and healthy at Subway,” Gonsalves is ever grateful for the support the franchise has received and continues to receive from persons ìof all walks of life.”

Vincentians are encouraged to keep their eyes, ears and appetites open in case another Subway outlet opens in downtown Kingstown.