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Health & Wellness

Our dining program makes it easy to eat well, so you can focus on everything else our campus has to offer.

Dine Without Restrictions

Explore dining options designed for safety and satisfaction, offering allergen-friendly spaces that cater to your needs.

  • True Balance

    The True Balance Station is located inside The Dish at Kleiner. True Balance offers a complete meal made without gluten and the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame). A dedicated and trained staff member will serve you from this station with a clean plate each time.

    This station is AllerCheck  certified, indicating that it follows the proper processes and procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contact and serves menu items prepared with verified ingredients. The True Balance station is audited by an independent agency at least once per year.

  • My Fresh Pantry

    My Fresh Pantry is located inside Fresh Food in Upper Level Commons. This self-serve allergen station is stocked with specialty products including separate utensils, cutting boards, microwave, toaster, and waffle iron. There are individually packaged food products to reduce cross-contact.

    This station is AllerCheckTM certified, indicating that it follows the proper processes and procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contact and serves menu items prepared with verified ingredients.

Made Without Gluten

Please inform staff members of dietary needs. Ask about any substitutions that have been made. There is no guarantee that the item has not been in contact with gluten, as there isn't any certified gluten free kitchens. For National Brands like Panda Express and Starbucks, please visit their website for nutritional information.

    How We Support You

    RD Tabor uses evidence-based research and an individualized approach to help students make informed decisions about daily health and well-being. One-on-one nutrition consultations can support students with: Managing food allergies and intolerances, Dietary restrictions or preferences, General healthy eating, Sports performance Follow these steps to get started:

    • Meet

      Contact our dining team to discuss your allergy, gather information on managing them, and learn about navigating campus dining. We will accommodate your individual needs and help you find safe food options on campus.

    • Support

      We can provide additional support after the initial meeting. This includes meeting the culinary team who can address any allergy-related questions and concerns. It’s an opportunity for us to thoroughly review available food options.

    • Monitor

      We continuously monitor our processes to ensure safety and care for individuals with food allergies. Throughout the year, the Laker Food Co. Team is available to assist you. Feel free to contact us with any further questions or concerns.

    Resources to Manage Your Nutrition

    Take control of your health and wellness with these additional GVSU resources

    Feed Your Potential

    Strengthen your mind and body with expert tips and inspiration to support your wellness journey and unlock your full potential every day.

    • Food & Resources for Wellbeing

      Explore our blogs for practical nutrition tips and expert-backed advice you can use every day. Find simple strategies to support focus, fitness, and busy schedules so you can thrive and feel your best.

      Learn More

    • Real Talk About Health & Wellness

      Tune in to dynamic conversations with leading voices in health, nutrition, and wellbeing—packed with ideas and inspiration to energize your day and empower your life.

      Listen Now

    • Quick Bites to Comforting Classics

      Dive into our collection of flavorful, feel-good recipes made with wellness in mind — from PB & Q energy bites to chicken pot pie and carrot cake–inspired muffins, there’s something delicious for every craving.

      Discover Recipes

    *Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our suppliers ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food, but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment