‘I’m being good and choosing the avocado ….’

‘I’m being good and choosing the avocado ….’ 🥑

Subway have released a range of new loaded jacket potatoes. They are great option for lunch on the go and they’re going to keep you full and satisfied. There are a few different options and most people would assume that the one with guacamole is a more virtuous choice than the tuna mayonnaise one as it’s vegetarian and includes avocado (a ‘super’ food).

There is often an assumption that vegetarian or vegan options are healthier and therefore automatically lower calorie. Avocado has also had very good PR and is assumed to be a healthy choice.

In reality the tuna mayonnaise and cheese option is actually fewer calories – 558 compared to 605 cals. It also has more protein and less fat.

In reality both are great options – but if you were trying to eat in a calorie deficit and had assumed without checking you might find the avocado option takes you over your calories. There are also plenty of other options too which come in lower.

So don’t automatically assume that vegetarian options or ‘super’ foods are always the better option. Sometimes they’re the same or worse than other choices. If you enjoy them then definitely have them, but if you’re only having them because you think they’re ‘good’ then think again.

Read the labels and look at the calories and then make your choice. If you’re trying to lose weight then go for the lowest calorie option, that you actually want to eat!

🤗xx