Food That Fits Your Life

Eat Well selections make up over 30% of menu items on our residential dining menus over the semester. Our Eat Well selections contain nutritionally dense whole foods (i.e. fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, whole grains, beans, lean protein) and are lower in calories, saturated fat and sodium.  

Whole grains contain filling fiber, plant-based protein, and other vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy, reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, and help you feel better and have more energy. Made with Whole Grain selections comprise over 15% of menu items on our residential dining menus through the semester.

Vegetarian and Vegan selections now make up over 30% of our menus. UTSA Dining follows a Lacto/Ovo vegetarian definition. Food is prepared without meat, fish or poultry. Eggs, dairy products and honey may be used in recipes and offered on menus.

Our vegan selections contain no animal products of any kind. In addition vegan items can not include dairy, eggs, or honey. Ask an employee about additional vegan desserts, vegan mayo, plant based milk, etc.

Better-for-Me offers healthier choices that make snack time better for you.

Look for the Better-for-Me icon at RowdyMart, reFUEL Counter, and all P.O.D. locations.

Better-for-Me criteria*

≤ 200 calories

≤ 10% calories from saturated fat

≤ 20 grams sugar   

≤ 230 milligrams sodium

*per serving

Plant-Forward selections feature a style of cooking and eating that emphasizes healthy plants at the center of the plate with a proportionally small quantity of animal protein. Learn more!