Subway rolls out 'Fit' Meals

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway is introducing new "fit" menu items and "California Fit Fresh Value Meals" on May 22 in 1,700 franchisees across the state of California.

 

According to a news release, the meals comprise a California Fit adult meal and a California Fit Kids' Pak consisting of a low-fat sandwich and "fit" sides and beverages. New "fit" products being introduced include sliced apples, raisins and low-fat milk.

 

The restaurant began developing new menu options last year when the restaurant chain was honored by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for its long-standing commitment to providing consumers with fresh and nutritious quick-service dining, the release said.

 

The California Fit adult meal consists of a choice of a 6" sub sandwich 6 grams of fat or less, Diet Coke, water or 1 percent milk, and a choice of apples, raisins or Baked! LAY'S potato chips. The Kids' Pak comprises a choice of a low-fat 4" deli round, 1-percent milk or apple juice, plus a choice of apples or raisins. The new Kids' Pak, which was based on sensible serving sizes, are low in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, and are a good source of essential nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium and iron.