How to Eat Healthy at Blimpie

Sub sandwiches like those at Blimpie are great for a quick lunch on the go, and if put together correctly, they can be pretty good for you too. Learn how to eat healthy at Blimpie so that next time the cashier asks you how you want your Blimpie, you will know exactly what to say.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Think about portion control. The kids' Blimpie subs are smaller and are great for those who have problems with portion control. Choosing to go with a smaller sub can give you a bit more leeway when it comes to cheese, mayo and other condiments.
2. Eat a salad. At Blimpie, the chef salad is only 210 calories and the grilled chicken salad is 370 calories. The chicken soup with white rice weighs in at just 230 calories and 12 grams of fat, while their cream of broccoli is only 190 calories per serving.
3. Keep under 500 calories. There are lots to choose from in the under-500 range. You can choose from a buffalo chicken sandwich on white, a chicken marinara on white, or even a ham on Swiss. Most of their subs on white or wheat will fall into this range.
4. Stay away from the 600 calorie and up club. Items on the menu that are part of this group include the beef and cheddar wrap, BLT sandwich on white, and chicken Caesar wrap. Paninis and wraps usually fall in the 600 calorie range.
5. Skip the mayo and cheese, which can add on a few hundred calories. Instead, choose light vinaigrette or fat-free dressing options.
6. Choose baked, not fried, chips. This will save you quite a bit of fat and calories. Better yet, skip the chips all together.
7. Drink water. It's better for you than soda and has zero calories.

Tips & Warnings

• The calorie counts reported by each establishment are estimates and may vary by location or portion size. Always use common sense when trying to eat out and stay healthy.