Staff writer Kursten Mecey claims the campus cafeteria needs more vegan options
By: KURSTEN MECEY
Staff Writer
There are many individuals becoming vegan every day, whether it is because of ethical or health reasons.
Unfortunately for us vegans, there are few options out there for us outside of our homes and specialty restaurants.
While carnivores and vegetarians have plenty to choose from at our campus cafeteria, there are few options for vegans.
While trying to find something to eat between classes one day, I noticed the cafeteria offered soy-milk as well as fresh fruit cups and celery with vegan peanut butter.
Then I noticed all the salads either had meat or cheese in the salad, ruining the selection for me. Yes, there are some potato chips and granola bars to choose from, but after awhile that gets really boring.
It would be a lot nicer to have a meal, not just a snack to choose from.
I emailed Chef Todd Segneri, asking him for ingredient information on the veggie burgers, their buns and if the cooks fried the foods separately from the meat products.
He attached pictures of the food ingredient information on the veggie burgers and buns. He said meat, fish and vegetable products are cooked in the same oil, no longer making the french fries an option.
Even though they offer two veggie burger options they both sadly contain milk and egg ingredients — which is not fine for vegans. On the bright side of things, the buns are vegan.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine provides us with evidence that vegan foods promote good health and help young adults maintain a healthy weight.
We are all aware of the growing obesity problem among teens and young adults in America.
Not only should the cafeteria offer more options to accommodate the students’ different lifestyles and post vegan options in the cafeteria, but they should also want to help promote good health for their students.
