I Went on the Subway Diet for a Week

Subway has gone from the king of healthy fast food to a depressing punch line. But are thesandwiches to blame? Advertisement Givenfalling sales,the company has been trying to win over consumers withnew menu items and all-natural adjustments likeremoving artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from its US menu.


Subway has gone from the king of healthy fast food to a depressing punch line. But are the sandwiches to blame?

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Given falling sales, the company has been trying to win over consumers with new menu items and all-natural adjustments like removing artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from its US menu.

However, the sandwich chain faces ample competition in the form of fast-casual restaurants like Sweetgreen that offer locally sourced ingredients. 

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Kate Taylor

Worse, the company faces the stigma from former spokesperson Jared Fogle's descent.

Looking at Subway's sales slump, I wondered if Fogle's diet plan holds up over time — or is it obsolete given the evolution of Americans' dietary preferences?

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In a quest to find out, I decided to try one of the most (in)famous diet plans of the 21st century: the Subway Diet.

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