HealthIER Dining On Campus
Each dining location on campus offers healthy food options that are available on a daily basis. The following is a list of healthier options that you can find at The Café & Market at Crossroads, Global Village Cantina and Grille, and The Market at Global Village.
Global Village Cantina and Grille (Salsarita’s and Oiishi Sushi) | ||
HealthIER Options at Salsarita’s | ||
Vegetarian burrito on a whole wheat wrap * | Salads without taco shell bowl * | Burrito bowls * |
*While these options meet the healthy criteria for calories and fat, they contain high amounts of sodium. RIT Dining Services is currently working to help to lower the sodium content. | ||
Tips for Eating HealthIER at Salsarita’s | ||
Avoid fatty meats, cheeses, cheese sauce, and sour cream. | Choose rice, beans, leaner meat choices, vegetables, and salsas. |
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Tips for Eating HealthIER at the Global Grille | ||
Try the Global Grille when they are serving stir- fry entrees and load up on vegetables and lean meats. | Avoid high calorie sauces and oils |
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The Market at Global Village | ||
The GV Market offers a number of healthIER food selections, as well as a large selection of foods that meet special dietary needs. Listed below are just some of the healthier options at the GV Market. | ||
Fresh fruit | Fresh meats | Frozen salmon |
Laughing Cow Cheese Spread | Deli meat | Fat free dressings |
Sabra Hummus and Pretzel Packs | Ready Pac Bistro Salad | Low-fat cottage cheese |
Chobani Yogurt | Ready Pac Pineapple & Grapes | Fresh eggs |
Skim milk | Brown rice | Patel’s Instant Dinners |
Instant rice noodle soups | Pad Thai (Thai Kitchen) | Storehouse Foods Pouch 2 Plate |
Rockin’ Moroccan Couscous | Barilla Whole Grain Pasta Bowls | Kashi Cereal |
Naanwiches | Frozen vegetables (stir fry mix, broccoli, corn, garden blend) | Kashi Frozen Dinners |
Garden and salmon burgers | Kashi Whole Grain Waffles | Amy’s Frozen Dinners and Pizzas |
Tips for Eating HealthIER at the GV Market | ||
Check out the price labels in each aisle and look for gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF), and other symbols designating healthier food options! | ||
The Café at Crossroads | ||
HealthIER Breakfast Items | ||
Whole grain bagel (whole grains are healthier than refined white refined grains) | Fruit cup (low calorie, high nutrient choice!) | Parfait cup (good combination of fruit, protein, & grains in one cup!) |
Low fat cream cheese |
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HealthIER Grill Items | ||
Grilled chicken sandwich (without cheese) | Black bean burger | Veggie burger |
Tips for Eating HealthIER at the Grill | ||
Try a plain baked potato instead of french fries | Limit cheeses | Avoid high calorie condiments (ex. dressings, mayonnaise) and try mustard instead |
HealthIER Sub/Wrap Bar Items | ||
100% whole wheat breads | Low-fat deli meats (ex. turkey breast, ham) | Hummus |
Fresh vegetables |
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HealthIER Salad Bar | ||
Build a salad loaded with vegetables | Choose lean, low fat meats (ex. chicken breast) | Avoid too much cheese, high fat and creamy dressings, croutons, high fat or fried meats |
HealthIER To Go Items | ||
Fresh fruit cups | Fresh sushi | Chef provolone salad |
Hard boiled eggs | Pasta salad | Snack packs (variety of crackers, cheese, hummus, vegetables) |
Tips for Eating HealthIER To Go | ||
Always check labels. The Healthy Option Smart Seal on labels signifies healthy foods that are ≤ 600 calories, ≤ 20 g total fat, ≤ 8 g saturated fat, and ≤ 800 mg sodium. | ||
The Market at Crossroads | ||
HealthIER Choices | ||
Cheerios | Buttercrust 100% Whole Wheat Bread | Laughing Cow Cheese |
100 calorie cottage cheese packs | Activia Yogurt | Chobani Greek Yogurt |
String cheese | Skim milk | Silk |
Turkey bacon | Turkey breast sandwich meat | Sundia Fruit Cups |
Dole Frozen Fruit | Veggie burgers | Hummus |
Craisins |
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Need a quick meal? | ||
Annie Chun Express Brown Rice | Barilla Whole Grain Pasta Bowl | Healthy Choice Entrees |
Lean Pockets | Steamables Vegetables |
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