2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

62 Mexican Chains Less Healthy Choices • • • • • • • • • • • • Healthy Fast Food At Sub Sandwich Chains Many of us love the many different types of sandwiches available: hot, cold, wrapped, foot long—often served with a salad instead of fries. While their ads promote the health benefits of sandwich shops, studies have found that many people eat more calories per meal at sub shops than at McDonalds. This may be because people feel so virtuous eating “healthy” as ads suggest, they reward themselves with chips, sodas, or extra condiments that can turn a healthy meal into an unhealthy one. You can make healthier choices at a deli or sub shop but you need to use some common sense. Crispy shell chicken taco Refried beans Steak chalupa Crunch wraps or gordita-type burritos Nachos with refried beans Adding sour cream or cheese Grilled chicken soft taco Black beans Shrimp ensalada Grilled “fresco” style steak burrito Veggie and bean burrito Limiting sour cream or cheese Sandwich Chains Less Healthy Choices • • • • • • • • • • • • Healthier Fast Food At Asian Chains Asian cultures tend to eat healthily, with an emphasis on veggies and with meat used as a “condiment” rather than the focus of the meal. Unfortunately, many Western versions of these ethnic foods tend to be much higher in fat and calories – so caution is needed. A great tip for all Asian restaurants – use the chopsticks! You’ll eat more slowly, since you can not grasp as much Foot-long sub High-fat meat such as ham, tuna salad, bacon, meatballs, or steak The “normal” amount of higher-fat (cheddar, American) cheese Adding mayo and special sauces Keeping the sub “as is” with all toppings Choosing white bread or “wraps” which are often higher in fat than normal bread Six-inch sub Lean meat (roast beef, chicken breast, lean ham) or veggies One or two slices of lower-fat cheese (Swiss or mozzarella) Adding low-fat dressing or mustard Adding extra veggie toppings Choosing whole-grain bread or taking the top slice off your sub and eating it open-faced Breakfast & Lunch Opened daily from 6AM to 3PM! Come and experience breakfast and lunch like never before! Present your student card for a free beverage, Monday - Friday when you purchase a meal! 277 Wellington St. West (corner of Blue Jay Way) (416) 598-CORA (2672) 27 Carlton Street (just east of Yonge Street) (416) 340-1350