Nutrition

Nutrition

Your LMU dining program is dedicated to supporting your health and wellness, recognizing that wellness is a deeply personal journey. We understand that each individual has unique needs, and we celebrate this diversity! Whether you have food allergies, celiac disease, are an athlete, prefer plant-based options, or are simply interested in living a healthier lifestyle, we offer resources to help you connect with choices that work for you. Our goal is to foster a positive health culture where your food choices and eating habits contribute to your physical and mental well-being, academic success, personal growth, and an enriching college experience.

Support for students is availible on topics such as:

• Food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, or other special dietary needs
• Eating healthy on campus
• Vegan and vegetarian nutrition
• Weight management

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions by contacting Sydney Sagisi.

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Your guide to dining with food allergies here at Loyola Marymount University

Do you have food allergies, celiac disease, or other dietary concerns? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Sydney Sagisior call our offices at (310) 338-2977 before arriving on campus to set up a meeting with our dining team. We look forward to meeting you and discussing options to fit your dietary needs

We take pride in serving you wholesome ingredients, preparing recipes accurately, and providing nutritional analysis and ingredient statements through our online menus. We work carefully to address food allergies, celiac disease, or other special dietary needs. We have created integrated tools and specialized programs to help you manage your unique nutritional needs. You may choose to use all or just a few to make planning meals and nutrition easy. Our on-site team is here to support you through your dining journey, all you need to do is ask!

**We really do work with any student that needs help figuring out how to have a great experience- see below for some parent feedback:
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" Thank you Our student had an opportunity to meet with the Chef today and they talked about safe foods to order in as well as some safe ways some other foods can be prepared. They’re going to connect weekly to do a little menu planning for her and she’ll be doing a little food prep on her own to fill in and have back up meals. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help on this. I know it’ll be a work in progress but I can’t tell you how special this opportunity truly is and what a blessing this team is. I know not all schools would accommodate allergy students in this way."

"I want to thank you very much for all of the information below. It is very helpful for me to understand that there ARE options available far more than what my son is telling me. I guess we are just facing the reality that he needs to get used to the offerings and that due to his choices and quantities we may need to up that meal plan for him"

Basics to help you succeed

• Eat regularly – When you get to school, take time to figure out a meal pattern that works for you – this may look different from how you previously ate at home! Aim to eat every 3-4 hours or focus on three meals and a few snacks daily.
• **Focus on the five components of a satisfying meal **

1. Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Volume, and Pleasure
2. Not only does the body want carbohydrates, protein, and fat for a satisfying meal, but it also wants enough volume and pleasure to feel full.
3. Volume – How much food you need to feel full and energized isn’t static! For the most part, you’ll want to feel a slight roundness or full sensation in your stomach without feeling physical discomfort.
4. Pleasure – think tasty sauces, finishing a meal with something sweet, adding cheese, different herbs or spice blends, or adding flavor boosters like crumbled bacon, toasted nuts, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.

• Try new foods – likely you’ll have access to foods you’ve never tried before; try them out! College is a great time to learn your personal food preferences.
• Avoid labeling foods as “good” or “bad” – and instead acknowledge the nuances of food – energy, a form of self-care, a way to connect with others, pleasure, cultural expression, etc.
• Engage in joyful movement - movement can increase energy and help you decompress mentally and physically.
• Identify ways to relieve stress – listen to music, schedule study breaks with friends, and try a guided meditation through apps like Calm or Headspace.