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Eating healthy, balanced meals will help you study and keep you feeling your best. Balanced U is your guide to finding foods that are right for you.
Foods that do not include gluten containing ingredients. We limit the exposure of cross-contact but cannot guarantee they are gluten - free
Foods that do not contain any animal-derived products at all including honey, dairy or eggs. A variety of vegan options are offered throughout campus. Foods that do not contain animal products except dairy, eggs, and honey. We celebrate the environmental and wellness benefits of a vegetarian diet by offering multiple options in each venue. These foods are limited in calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. Eating these food choices more often will help you feel energetic and healthy.
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Babson Dining is a member of the FARE College Allergy Program; it supports those students with food allergies and intolerance, celiac disease, and other nutritional concerns. Our associates are trained twice annually by our Registered Dietitian on food allergen management. This training includes education on food allergies and celiac disease, limiting cross-contact allergens, and our protocol for assisting those students with these concerns.
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Snacks and Desserts Trim Dining offers prepackaged gluten-free desserts daily at S.P.A.C.E. . Throughout all of our retail locations, you'll be able to find a variety of prepackaged cookies, brownies, granola bars, chips, and other snacks.
Our FYUL station, located in Trim Dining Hall, offers a variety of functional foods developed around sustainability, wellness, and allergen-friendly options. FYUL removes nine major allergens and gluten from all of its dishes. All menu options are prepared by our allergen-trained culinary team and served by an associate to help lessen cross-contact risk.
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S.P.A.C.E. Our S.P.A.C.E. (Special Product Allergen Controlled Eating) is from the coffee station. We offer a variety of gluten-free breads, bagels, muffins, cookies, and brownies, in addition to a variety of plant-based beverages and lactose-free dairy products. Also, an Avoiding Gluten waffle station is available.
Pasta Barilla gluten-free pasta is available upon request at Trim Dining daily via our allergen-friendly Text2Chat number. All pasta is cooked in a separate pot on a shared stove-top.Gluten Friendly Specialty Brands While we try to keep these continuously stocked, please note the following items are subject to availability.
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Bread Our dining locations have various gluten-free breads available, including buns, hoagies, bagels, and wraps.
Trim Dining Hall offers a gluten-free pizza crust daily upon request via our allergen-friendly Text2Chat number. The gluten-free pizza crust is cooked in the main kitchen in a designated pizza pan.
Carved & Crafted Deli offerings are available at lunch and dinner every day. We offer various rotating options, including sandwiches or wraps loaded with your favorite veggies. Our salad bar offers a variety of composed and entree salads. All proteins are served on the side to allow you to pick your favorite salad topped with rotating vegan offerings. Our dressing options are listed below: Vegan: Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, and Red Wine Vinegar.
Vegetarian: Creamy Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Italian.
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Rooted Rooted is our fully vegan station in the Trim Dining Hall. Located next to the main entree station. Rooted serves meatless dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day of the week. This station offers full meals, so it is a one-stop shop for your main entrée and side!
Breakfast Various breakfast items like cereals, yogurts, and fruits can be found throughout the day. Look for them during breakfast and at the salad bar during lunch and dinner. We offer a variety of rotating options to fit your needs.
Eating Vegan and Vegetarian in Resident Dining
Flame Our grill area offers a variety of vegetarian options, such as Black Bean Burgers. We offer a variety of sides each day, along with grilled veggies on a rotating basis. 500 DEGREES At least one vegetarian pizza option is available daily at our pizza station, so you can satisfy your pizza craving whenever you feel the need. Our bakery team creates one to two vegan desserts for lunch and dinner. We also offer a variety of vegan snacks within retail locations.
Eating Vegan and Vegetarian in Retail Dining
Smoothie Lab offers a variety of smoothies and acai bowls. All of our ingredients are vegan. Located in Reynolds. Tu Taco speaks to delicious Latin American cuisine that is simple, fresh, and made to order. Choose between tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. Add sautéed street corn, golden avocado, a variety of veggie and vegan toppings, and salsas. Located in Reynolds. Grab a Very Veggie or craft your own meatless sandwich at Mondo Subs. Choose from a variety of vegetable toppings and proteins like cheese or hummus. Mondos offers an array of sauces to add spice or flavor to your sandwich. Located in Reynolds.Checkout our grab-andgo brand, Grab Goodness, for fresh vegan and vegetarian salads, sandwiches, snack packs, and more! Grab Goodness is available at our Smart Markets across campus and a limited offering at Crossroads Cafe, Olin Cafe, and Centennial Cafe. Centennial Cafe features We Proudly Serve Starbucks vegan beverages and offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options to satisfy your hunger craving. All-day options include croissants, bagels, yogurt parfaits, snacks, and plant-based milk. Located in Babson Comons.
Don't be fooled by the double burger or chicken tenders - Burger 781 has a mouthwatering veggie burger that will satisfy your craving. You can also ask for a veggie patty on our Limited Time Offers to enjoy them! Pair your meatless sandwich with sweet potato fries, and you're good to go. Located in Reynolds. Crisp is great for vegan and vegetarian eaters looking to grab a salad. Choose from fresh veggies, lettuce, legumes, eggs, cheeses, and fruits. Add quinoa for an extra protein boost. Located in Reynolds.
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Please ask to speak with one of our culinarians, they will provide suggestions for menu options while navigating your dietary needs.
For breakfast, guests can enjoy oversized NYstyle bagels with homemade spreads at BRKFST & CO. Located at Olin Cafe.
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Eating Vegan and Vegetarian in Retail
This Pan-Asian concept utilizes authentic cooking sauces to create a plethora of delicious, composed stirfries. Located at Olin Cafe. An Italian delicatessen, Rosso Verde at Olin Cafe offers an array of proteins, veggies, and cheeses to build your own creation. Located at Olin Cafe. Mezze is a quickservice Cafe.LocatedmodernrecipesonconceptMediterraneaneasternfocusingtraditionalwithatwist.atOlin Dining
2)Be mindful of portion sizes. Unlimited trips for seconds or thirds in the dining hall or finishing a restaurant portion size will bump up one's caloric intake.
4)Reach for water – stay well hydrated throughout the day. Feelings of hunger may be a sign of dehydration. Reach for a glass of water and wait 10 minutes before deciding if you still need that snack.
? I want to eat healthy. Which items should I select when eating
Students seeking nutrition counseling can meet with our Registered Dietitians to receive nutrition education explicitly tailored to meet each student's individual needs. Students can make appointments by contacting Health Services at 781-239-6363.
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3)Reach for balance at each meal & snack time. Work to include vegetables, complex carbs, lean protein, and healthy fat during meals. For snacks, try to pick two of the above items. This will ensure you get the proper nutrients and balanced energy to keep you going throughout the day.
Babson Dining’s very own Registered Dietitian, Alison Doak
? do you have? I want to avoid putting on weight while in college. What tips Weight gain occurs when one increases total caloric intake and/or decreases daily activity. Below are some tips you can practice to help you have a balanced lifestyle and a healthy weight.
Eating healthy is an excellent opportunity to try the many menu options that Babson Dining has to support a balanced lifestyle. When eating in the dining halls, look for the Balanced icon (posted on the menu options within the dining halls and also found on dineoncampus.com/babson or the Dine On Campus app). The icon indicates that the meal or side dish meets specific nutrition criteria for total calories, fat, and sodium content. Beyond using the Balanced icon, check each dining platform and see what is available. Piecing together a meal by selecting the vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein you want provides excellent variety. Eating healthy doesn't have to happen each time we eat, but selected routinely with an 80/20 rule can help you find great variety and balance within a healthy meal plan. in the dining hall?
Alison Doak is our Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator and is available by appointment for Nutritional Counseling. Alison enjoys working with individuals as well as teaching interactive groups. She earned a BA in International Studies from Colby College and MS in Food Nutrition from Framingham State University, where she served as a visiting lecturer and online instructor.
1) Disengage with electronics and any distractions during eating. This will allow you to listen to your body's hunger signals and satiety. On a scale of 1 – 10 (1-extremely starving and 10-extremely stuffed; aim to put your fork down around 5 – 6 and take a meal or snack when you're feeling 1- 4 on the scale).
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I’m interested in becoming vegetarian or vegan. What nutrition concerns should I consider? Want to learn more? Email nutrition@babson.edu
Vegetarian eating has different subsets based on one's type and style of vegetarian eating. Therefore not all vegetarians may be at risk for the above nutrients of concern. Learning how to find balance and eat various plant-based foods is vital to the success of one's vegetarian diet and overall health.
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1)Increase caloric intake by 300-500 extra calories a day. This can be accomplished through additional snacks or servings at meal times.
In gaining muscle, many people know that protein is essential, but total energy intake in calories lays a great foundation. Without extra energy for the exercise program and enough to support an increase in muscle mass, it will be tough to meet one's goal.
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I have a new fitness routine and my goal is to increase muscle mass. What should I do?
2)Include sources of complex carbohydrates (at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pre-and post-training snacks), so your body will have the fuel to sustain the exercise program. Reach for a variety of whole grains, fresh fruits, starchy vegetables, milk, and yogurt for a great source of carbohydrates.
3)For a post-workout session, eat 15 - 30 grams of protein and 45 - 90 grams of carbohydrate (15-25g) 1:3 ratiowithin 30 - 45 minutes post strenuous workout. Supplements are not needed to reach post-training and total protein intake goals. Protein-rich foods include Greek yogurt, milk, nuts, seeds, cheese, meat, poultry, fish, and beans.
Vegetarian and Vegan dining is a great way to improve one's health and wellness profile. However, not having a balanced vegetarian diet – like any diet – can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Some critical concerns include total energy and protein intake, iron, calcium, zinc, iodine, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and omega 3 fatty acids.
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