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
Recreation & Wellness
Have questions about club sports and exercise? Recreation and Wellness at GVSU can make sure you have the information you need.
