Nutrition

Healthy Eating

Providing you with healthy options is something your dining team does proudly every day. We help you select delicious, nutritious, and satisfying meals, snacks, and desserts by highlighting well-balanced menu choices and providing nutritional information and tips to help you make choices that fit your needs.

Mindful

Creating a balanced college experience helps develop habits that will continue through post-grad life. Mindful is Sodexo's health and wellness dining initiative to help you make healthy choices by offering manageable wellness tips, campus events, nutrition education and delicious recipes to help students maintain their overall health while they are with us at Lipscomb University.

Mindful offerings served in Bison Cafe meet stringent nutrition criteria based on the United States Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Each meal part is limited in calories, has fewer than 30% of calories as fat, fewer than 10% of calories as saturated fat, and is restricted in sodium, and cholesterol. Chefs in our test kitchen develop recipes to meet these criteria in a delicious fashion that help you make healthy choices second nature.

Look for the purple or black "M" Mindful icon on the Everyday app and Bison Cafe menu signage

Food Allergies

Simple Servings is a specialized station in Bison Cafe that offers a dining option tailored for guest with food allergies. This station prioritizes safety without sacrificing taste. Our menu guarantees a flavorful and satisfying dining experience while strict protocols are followed in place to prevent allergen cross-contact. Our staff is trained by Amanda Ceglarz, the campus dietitian and food safety expert. Every dish at Simple Servings is prepared without 8 of 9 major allergens. Finfish, one of the top nine allergens, is offered to provide an additional protein variety. All meals are crafted using designated separate equipment, storage areas, utensils, and preparation spaces to maintain the highest safety standards. At Simple Servings, we prioritize the safety and satisfaction of those with nutrition restrictions while serving high quality and flavorful food enjoyed by all.

Simple Zone is a self-serve campus "pantry" where food items required by students with Celiac disease or food allergies can be housed with restricted-access precautions against cross-contact. This special area is free of gluten, tree nut, and peanut containing ingredients. Designated separate equipment, storage areas, utensils, and preparation spaces are implemented to prevent allergen cross-contact. Equipment includes a dedicated toaster, microwave, and panini press for student self-involvement and prep in their own allergen/gluten-safe meals.

Campus Dietitian Services

For students with special nutrition needs, the ACCESS Ability Program Office (email: accessibility@lipscomb.edu, phone: (615) 966-6031) work in tandem with our campus dietitian, Amanda Ceglarz, serve our students with medical needs related to dining on campus. By communicating your nutrition restrictions and requirements, our dietitian can provide personalized support to ensure your dining experience meets your needs. For questions or to schedule an appointment, email Amanda at arceglarz@lipscomb.edu or amanda.ceglarz@sodexo.com

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