Recently, I was going through my son’s old homework papers from a few years ago. He’s 9 now. We save most of his homework and drawings and then pick and choose what we might want to put inside his scrapbook. Fishing though the large pile we came across a homework sheet entitled, “The Four Food Groups”. It seemed like one of the mini milestones of learning so I pulled it into the “save” pile. I then hid the paper behind my back and I asked him, “Judson, do you remember what the four food groups are?” To my satisfactory, he replied, “Breads, Meats, Vegetables and Dairy.” Surprisingly, he went on to say, “Just like a sub sandwich, right daddy?” I stopped and thought for a second and it dawned on me, “Yes, yes Judson, I guess so.”

    I started to think about my competitor’s food options and if they contained all four food groups. Lets see, Kentucky Fried Chicken? Nope. Sushi? Nope. Pizza? Nope. Burgers? Could be, but not much on the vegetables, if any, no whole grain bread choices, and very fatty meat. Bagels? Nah. Vegetarian Joints? Heathy, yes but seriously lacking in protein choices and then there’s the problem of taste and satisfaction. Salad Bars? Same thing, lack of taste, protein choices but you do get a whole grain roll with most salads…but again…can you eat one every day…and be really satisfied. Maybe.

   Then I started thinking about other positive reasons to choose having a healthy submarine sandwich, beyond meeting the “four food groups”  was the freedom of choices one has within each food group.

   Breads: Jalapeno Wraps, Honey Whole Wheat Wraps, Spinach Wraps, Flour Wraps, Garlic Wraps, Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps, Kaizer Rolls, Half-Subs, Whole Wheat Subs, 7 Grain Bread, Wheat Hard Rolls, Onion Rolls, Sliced Wheat Bread and more.

   Meats: Honey Turkey, Smoked Turkey, Oven Gold Turkey, Sliced Chicken, Grilled Chicken Strips, Buffalo Chicken, Honey Ham, Virginia Ham, Boiled Ham, Pressed Ham, Pepperoni, Salami, Proscuittini, Proscuitto, Roast Beef, London Port Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Seafood Salad, Taylor Ham, Bacon, Sausage, burgers, Steaks and more.

   Cheeses and Dairy: Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Mozzerella, Swiss, Provolone, Sharpe Provolone, American, Parmesan, Eggs, Egg Salad, Cream Cheese, Butter, Egg Whites, Milk and more.

   Vegetables: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Red Onions, Leafy Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, Potatoes, Black Olives, Green Olives, Cuccumbers, Sliced Apples, Mushrooms, Carrots, Garbonzo Beans, Black Beans, Roasted Red Peppers, Bell Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Hot Peppers, Pickles…not to mentions Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds, Craisins, Walnuts and much more. 

   I’ve always thought that our professionalism, cleanliness, speed of production and friendly staff is what has always bought our customers back for more, but maybe I’ve given us more credit than deserved. Maybe its because its just a smart choice for your diet. A well rounded choice. All sandwiches and salads being made right in front of you can also allay some of the fears we all have about what happens “behind the scenes” of your favorite eatery but hey, being the owner… maybe I’m a little biased!

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Till next time, Be well and stay healthy……Gerald