The Green Quote: Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels Unhappy With HFC In Subway Bread

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by Michael Parrish DuDell March 18, 2010
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“Had NO idea Subway had HFC in their bread til you guys pointed it out. Subway is a sponsor of BL. We’re obligated to do show integrations per NBC contract. We’re not paid for them. However, I only do the ones I eat personally. Subway is good alternative to other fast food. I eat the veggie 1 all the time but, the HFC is a bummer. I told em if they take it out of their bread I’ll do a commercial for free. We’ll see.”

- “The Biggest Loser” trainer Jillian Michaels discussing her disappointment with Subway’s use of high fructose corn syrup in their bread. This cheap sweetener is not only bad for one’s health, but also for the planet! Will Subway stay true to their “healthy” brand and get rid of the corn syrup, or will they continue to pollute the earth and their customers’ bodies? We sure hope it’s the former. What do you think about all this nonsense? Chime in and share your thoughts!


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  • LaLa K

    I am really glad she pointed that out. I ate Subway last night with my kids and I had no idea they put HFC in their breads. I try really hard to limit the amount of unnecessary sweeteners and artificial crap that my kids eat. Now I am better informed. I’ll also send a message asking Subway to stop using this pointless additive in their bread. Thanks!

  • http://vegan--japan.blogspot.com/ herwin

    i cant believe that a multimillion franchise business would put such crap in their food, its beyong my comprehension..

  • kb

    pardon my ignorance, but what is HFC exactly?

    • ddpalmer

      High fructose corn syrup.

      From Wikipedia, I know it is not the best source but is OK for a quick overview.
      “In the United States, consumer foods and products containing high-fructose corn syrup are typically using HFCS as a sugar substitute and it is ubiquitous in processed foods and beverages, including soft drinks, yogurt, industrial bread, cookies, salad dressing, and tomato soup. Critics of HFCS say it is “a toxic chemical concoction” which contributes to weight gain by affecting normal appetite functions. Many medical professionals dispute these claims and maintain that HFCS is comparable to table sugar. Studies by The American Medical Association suggest “it appears unlikely that HFCS contributes more to obesity or other conditions than sucrose” but calls for further independent research on the subject.”

      • d

        A little HFC in moderation never hurt anyone, give me a break.

  • Martyka

    I am not surprised! Look at their sodium content too. They adverstise to be healthly because of the calories etc however they are like all franchise looking to use the cheap stuff and charge top price. I hate subway. They are crap!

    • ddpalmer

      I was surprised when I looked and saw the sodium numbers. Although some are relatively low most are similar to other fast food. But I think their biggest PR push is the low levels of fat, where they do alright.

      Obviously home cooking with a particular eye on fat and sodium is your best bet.

      • d

        Home cooking takes way too much time and effort. I will contiue to eat subway HFC or not. I like the sandwiches.

  • Michael Raymer

    Much ado about nothing, I’d say. Go to the Subway website and the nutrition info is very easy to find. They don’t mention HFCS outright, but there is a “sugars” category. I’m in agreement with those who say that sugar is sugar and HFCS is no worse than any other.

    Eat Subway, don’t eat Subway; your choice. But let’s not act like there’s been a conspiracy going on here.

  • kristin

    what is it with all the non-believers?

    from a research paper i did in college:

    Further still is the scare of high fructose corn syrup. A study by the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, which was published in the American Journal of Physiology by the American Physiology Society, found that rats fed high-fructose diets developed leptin resistance. (16) Leptin is “a hormone that plays a role in helping the body to balance food intake with energy expenditure.” (16) The result of a high-fructose diet, combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet, “the kind many Americans eat,” (16) was that the rats ate much more than they needed to and as a result, gained much more weight than rats fed a fructose-free diet, whose leptin was functioning normally.
    In addition to high fructose corn syrup being a hazard for our bodies, it isn’t too great for the planet, either. “Corn… uses more fertilizers and insecticides and causes more soil erosion than other crops,” according to David Pimentel, professor at Cornell University.

    • Michael Raymer

      What you just quoted can be used by both sides. “The result of a high-fructose diet, combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet, “the kind many Americans eat,”

      If you eliminate the high-fructose and just go with high-fat and high-calorie, guess what? You’re going to get fat. It’s up to each person to make their own choices, then to live with them.

      Remember, this is the bread we’re talking about. How much HFC do you really think is packed into a 6 or 12 inch roll? I think we can keep our fingers off the panic button on this one.

      The point about corn itself is well taken. I personally couldn’t care less about HFC, and if given the choice, I’d rather see the corn itself fed to hungry people. If there is an environmental concern, get the farmers to grow something else.

  • http://day.com Hank Cranston

    Jillian Michaels is definitely the biggest winner in running a business at the moment. She must take care not to encourage junk goods though when she says that the true way to fitness is healthy food and regular exercise.

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