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i have to tell you, the lettuce on subway sandwiches has bothered my husband a few times and he's finally stop asking for it. there's just something about that old, yucky, stringy lettuce!
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Re: subway
#75588 - 06/02/04 12:03 PM
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Vicam
Reged: 02/24/04
Posts: 1955
Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I'm a huge tuna eater and I used to love subway's tuna subs, but to be honest, I get the impression that they use an insane amount of mayo! And even though it's low-fat, there's a good chance it contains egg yolks and possibly dairy, which might not normally bother you in regular amounts, but they put a lot in their tuna. Maybe it was just a little too much?
Kelly
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I get the sweet onion dressing this is what it has in it. I found this on the subway web page. Quote:
FAT FREE SWEET ONION Sugar, water, corn vinegar, corn starch, modified food starch, spices, salt, toasted onion, dehydrated onion, poppy seeds, onion juice, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives), dehydrated red bell pepper, caramel color, cucumber juice, calcium disodium EDTA added to protect flavor.
I usually get the honey oat bread with turkey, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and the dressing. I do fine with this.
You can go to www.subway.com and click on the nurtiton part...it list all the breads, meats, cheeses...etc and tells you everything in it!
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The reality is everything in that subway sandwich could be troublesome for IBS people! Obviously lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise could be a problem. So could the bread depending on the ingredients.
If that isn't enough food for thought, then here's some more:
- The tunafish could contain ingredients that might not be good if you have IBS. Most canned tuna that I've seen on U.S. shelves contains milk and broth products. When I'm visiting the U.S., I have to go to a health food store to get a can of tuna that contains no milk or broth products.
- I doubt any of Subway's sandwich ingredients are organic. IBS people need to eat organic in order to reduce symptoms.
- One person on this message string mentioned turkey cold cuts. It's a fallacy to think turkey cold cuts are IBS safe. Regular cold cuts contain a horrific list of additives and preservatives, and could easily make an IBS person ill.
Sadly but truly, the safest thing is to always bring your own lunch to work. I have to set aside every Sunday afternoon to prepare my dinner meals in advance for the week and I have to get up early every weekday to prepare my lunch. This is the miserable reality of any person, who juggles a busy career and IBS.
On the bright side, there are usually no unpleasant surprises.
I hope by the time you read this you are no longer under the subway, but feeling better!
Belinda
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Re: subway
#75610 - 06/02/04 01:24 PM
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LauraSue
Reged: 01/14/04
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Loc: New York City
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Unfortunately yes. I no longer have the citation, but I proved it to my unbelieveing hubby once. He bought two cans of tuna, one packed in water and one in vegetable broth and gave me a blind taste test. Guess which one I reacted to??!!
MSG is actually a NATURAL substance, believe it or not. But then so is rattlesnake venom and it'll kill ya real naturally!!
Having said that, I should also say that I can safely eat 1/2 of a Subway turkey sandwich with no problem. I was just throwing out ideas on what might have caused the problem.
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Re: subway
#75662 - 06/02/04 03:19 PM
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barbie
Reged: 04/22/04
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Loc: Texas
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Sorry you aren't feeling well. It probably was the Subway sandwich but could it possibly have been something you ate earlier? I have had the tuna on "white" bread no lettuce before and had no problem. Also, I have had the chicken breast on white bread and that was OK. Have to watch what veggies you put on it, though. I usually have mine pretty plain. I can't tolerate the lunchmeat turkey, ham, etc. but the actual whole chicken breast is OK.
Barbie
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When I buy a can of tuna that is packed in water I expect TUNA and WATER - PERIOD! I just went to my pantry and checked a can of chicken of the sea. Tuna, veg broth (says that broth contains soy), salt and phosphate. Luckily tuna never bothered me but man oh man, when I've eaten something for years with no problem I never think to read the ingredients, only with new things. 
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I used to eat Subway frequently with no problem. A few years ago, even the turkey started bothering me. Who knows, junky flavorings in the lunch meat, lettuce, tomato or even just the size of the subway. Can't eat till I'm full anymore. Finding that out saved me big time on problems. 
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I went home and took some Citrucel and drank a ton of water. By about 8pm I was able to eat some toast. I will never ever eat there again. And I packed my lunch today 
Dina
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