Quite simply, vegan means only eating grains, vegetables, dried beans, chickpeas, lentils, seeds and nuts. Foods derived from animals like meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, and products containing these foods, are not part of a vegan diet.
Vegan diets are growing in popularity, and there are many reasons why someone may follow a vegan diet. One of the most common reasons is that a healthy vegan diet can provide many health benefits including lower rates of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.It may take planning to get enough protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins D and B12 and omega-3 fats from foods or supplements Yet, studies show that a healthy vegan diet can meet all your nutrient needs at any stage of life, whether you’re in your teens, twenties or even older.
Vegan protein options available in your dining hall
There is a vegan entrée available for you everyday at every meal. We even have vegan desserts. Here are some of our vegan options available at our various dining halls on the Halifax campus:
- MyKitchen (Howe): This station will be available for students to make their own creation using a variety of available ingredients. Make a smoothie or cook your own pasta — the possibilities are endless!
- Mexican Station (Howe): Burritos, tacos, bowls — all made to order and to your preference
- Ramen Station (Shirreff): Our vegan broth and toppings make it easy to enjoy a vegan ramen bowl any day at Shirreff
- All dining halls:
- Grill: Vegan option at breakfast, black bean burgers and other sides
- Pasta bar: Vegan pasta and sauce available at lunch and dinner every day
- Sandwich bar: Make a sandwich or wrap
- Salad bar: Make your own vegan salad and top with vegan protein
More vegan eating pro tips
- Mix it up – Add different stations together. Put some vegan protein on your salad, in a sandwich, etc. Or even try making a vegan pizza! Just grab a Greek pita and top it with everything you love
- Dessert – Just ask our staff for a vegan dessert! They are available upon request if not already on display
Look for this icon
This icon identifies vegan options available at the dining halls:
What we do to support you
Whether you’re a vegan , vegetarian or have some type of allergy, we try hard every day to make sure your unique nutritional needs are met. Here’s how:
- We train our associates each year on food safety, allergies, and cross contamination
- We get creative! At your request, we will make your food the way you want it. Did you know…
- You can request a vegan pizza
- You can request a vegan protein option to be put onto any other food station
- You can reach out to our registered dietitian for information on how to follow a healthy vegan diet
Here for you
We want to serve you and accommodate your dietary preferences, and we are always learning how to do this better. Please let your dining hall manager, your cooks, and me know if there is anything we can do to make your dining hall experience more enjoyable.
- Dietitians of Canada. Healthy Eating Guidelines for Vegans. Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition® [PEN] Knowledge Pathway Population Health/ Lifecycle. Updated 2014 October 16 [cited 2018 August 30].
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