Healthy Choices at the Elmore Dining Commons 

Mary’s Kitchen Offers Healthy Eating on a College Budget 

By Delaney Gould, Staff Writer 

Lynn students, just like all other college students, aim to stay on budget and maintain healthy diets. Both feats can be accomplished at Mary’s Kitchen in the Lynn University Student Center. 

 
For college students, it is crucial to stick to a budget and somewhat healthy diet while living away from home. The first thing to focus on is saving on food costs on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Thankfully, Mary’s Kitchen provides students with an array of healthy and affordable (or even free with your meal plan) options for all students.  

 
“The salad bar, vegan bar and sometimes expo are really healthy,” said Liz Claggett, a freshman. “It is one of the only places on campus that offers healthy options for students.” 

Stations in Mary’s Kitchen that provide healthy options — like salad and vegan bars — offer an array of menu items that rotate daily. They offer açaí bowls on Wednesdays and a variety of specialty salads and bowls on other days of the week.  

 
“The veggie burger is really healthy and one of my favorite things to eat in the Dining Commons,” said Grace Werle, a freshman. “I get it almost every time I go because it is so healthy and delicious.”  

 
Combinations can include everything one would want on a balanced plate: vegetables, fruits, protein and much more. Students can pair a grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad and a fruit cup for lunch or even a vegetable-packed egg white omelet. 

 
“The caf is much better this year than in the past year,” said Erin Reilly, a sophomore. “The options have expanded a lot and there is always something available when I want to grab a healthy meal.” 

 
At any time of the day, Mary’s Kitchen provides countless healthy and budget-friendly options for students living both on and off campus.