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Natural Selection catering menu available for fall 2011 with local, organic, and fair trade menu options. http://www.bsd.ufl.edu/dining/cfc/menus/naturalselections.pdf
Offering vegan and vegetarian options every day at both dining halls
- UF was recognized as one of the Top 10 best Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges in the United States by PETA in 2006 and 2007 and 2010.
- View our guide to vegetarian and vegan options on campus http://www.gatordining.com/files/GatorDining_Vegan-Vegetarian_Guide.pdf
Using trans-fat-free oils in all proprietary and most national brand locations
- Trans fat, like saturated fat and dietary cholesterol, raises the LDL (or "bad") cholesterol that increases your risk for CHD. On average, Americans consume 4 to 5 times as much saturated fat as trans fat in their diet, according to the FDA http://www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/ConsumerInformation/ucm109832.htm
Offering sustainable seafood options in dining halls. Gator Dining followings the guidelines provided by the Monterrey Bay Seafood Watch learn more at http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx
Meatless Monday is a national program designed to educate and raise awareness around reducing meat consumption related to the health and environmental benefits. To learn more about UF’s Meatless Monday program (Link to Meatless Monday page - http://www.gatordining.com/sustain_MeatlessMondays.asp)
Cage-free eggs in our dining halls
- Both Gator Corner Dining Center and Fresh Food Company offer cage-free liquid eggs from Abbotsford Farms.
Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, & USDA Certified Organic coffees and teas offered campus-wide
- Starbucks, Java City, Einstein Brothers Bagels, Seattle’s Best & Sweetwater Organic Coffee Roasters all offer sustainable coffee and tea choices.
Organic, All natural, vegan and gluten-free grocery & snack options
- Visit one of our six convenience stores for a variety of healthy choices. Look for the natural and organic signs for grab & go organic meals and snacks like Stonyfield Organic Yogurt.
Local/regional produce sourced for our two dining halls, catering department, and many of our retail locations
- Did you know most produce travels an average of 1,500 miles before being sold?
- Purchasing local produce has many benefits including:
  - Supporting local farmers
  - Cutting down on the miles food has to travel (thereby reducing fuel use and pollution)
  - Ensuring a safe, stable, local food supply
  - Ensuring a fresher product
  - Eating in conjunction with the seasons
  - Look for the "Locally Grown" tags in our dining halls and retail locations to identify these items.
- See "Local Vendors" section for more detailed information.