Once you enter college, you may feel yourself going through changes and having different mindsets. One of those mindsets may be that you want a change in diet, like going vegan, for example. Being a vegan is not usually something that comes easy, but doing research and preparing meals and snacks is the best way to go about this lifestyle transition.
Thankfully, here at NSU, we have a few vegan options on campus. Most of our vegan options come from the UC food court. If you are the type that plans on being a healthy vegan or you just want some food that is nutrient filled, then Fresh Corner is a great option for you. Fresh Corner offers several vegan foods that you can have in a salad, bowl or wrap. Another great place for plant-based meals is Rooted. Rooted is similar to Fresh Corner because the ingredients are wholesome and have a lot of flavor. Then, if you feel like treating yourself, there’s 2.mato. 2.mato has some Italian options such as pastas and fresh pizzas.
You just have to look out for the menu items that are labeled as vegan or vegetarian. If you’re
looking for a quicker vegan option, then stop by Outtakes. Outtakes has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options that take allergens into account as well.
Although there are some vegan options on campus, that may not always be something
that you want to turn to when you’re hungry. Going vegan means that dorm room
snacks are a must. Now, it may be difficult to cook in your dorm room, but it’s always good to stock up on essential vegan items. Hummus, non-dairy milk and nut butters are some options that can help make a great snack idea come to life.
Even with all the vegan options that are available on campus, it’s always good to look at the
vegan restaurants or food services outside of campus. Of course, you won’t be living on campus forever and you’ll appreciate the amount of options around that are vegan friendly. In this journey, it’s important to do research, meal plan and understand labels. You’ll have so many opportunities in college to discover different types of vegan foods and expand your knowledge on plant-based eating.
