A’viands offers vegan and vegetarian options
The month of October rolls in and most students can dwell on is the beginning of fall and Halloween festivities. However, an event that takes place this month that most people don’t consider is Vegetarian Awareness Month.
According to Patrick Niles, food service director at UW-Green Bay, Oct. 1 marked World Vegetarian Day. The day was established as an annual celebration to promote the possibilities of vegetarianism and also to mark the annual kick-off day for Vegetarian Awareness Month.
World Vegetarian Day was originated by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978.
UWGB’s food service, A’viands, offers students many options for meal plans. For anyone who follows a vegan or vegetarian diet, there are meal plans available. The vegan meal plan doesn’t include any animal byproducts whereas the vegetarian meal plan can include some animal byproducts like eggs and dairy.
Also, the Leona Cloud Commons offers many options for protein alternatives. Vegetarians can have a meal made with beans, lentils, nuts, grains, fruits and vegetables, which are all rotated throughout the menu cycle. Many of the entrees and soups are available without meat and/or dairy in them. Other choices are available, such as yogurt parfaits, tofu stir fry and a fresh salad bar.
“I think having options available to students on campus that contain a variety of nutrients is important for a well-balanced diet,” Niles said. “By eliminating animal protein in your diet, you could be at risk for becoming deficient in some nutrients like iron, zinc or protein. Other nutrients of possible concern in a vegan diet include vitamin B-12, vitamin D and calcium.”
A’viands does its best to accommodate all students’ wants and needs.
“Because there are varying degrees of vegetarian, it is important to determine which group or groups of food are acceptable to an individual so nutrition needs can be met,” Niles said. “The primary objective of vegetarian meal planning is to provide adequate energy, micronutrients and macronutrients for growth and health maintenance at any stage of the life cycle.”
For more information on what A’viands has to offer the vegetarian and the meal plan options, check out their website at www.uwgb.edu/dining.
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