WELLNESS & NUTRITION
Nourishing You Inside and Out
We believe wellness is more than a plate – it’s a pathway. That’s why we support your health journey with inclusive, approachable food choices that nourish your body, support your mental well-being, and bring people together.
MAKING EVERYDAY Wellness Easy
MAKING EVERYDAY Wellness Easy
Through our Well on Your Way program, we empower guests to make confident, informed food choices. By pairing chef-driven meals with accessible education and real-time support, we make wellness both exciting and attainable wherever you are on your journey.
Physical Wellness
We believe in food that fuels. Our teams craft meals with purpose, using nutrient-rich ingredients, balanced portions, and a deep respect for how food supports your body through every part of your day.
Mental Wellness
We encourage positive relationships with food through tasting events, interactive education, and an intuitive eating approach to nutrition that prioritizes mindfulness and satisfaction in eating.
Social Wellness
Our dining spaces are designed to create connection – inviting environments where shared meals spark friendships, foster community, and turn everyday moments into meaningful ones.
EXPERT WELLNESS Guidance
EXPERT WELLNESS Guidance
Through intuitive eating and gentle nutrition approaches, we help you discover what works best for your body and lifestyle. Our in-house dietitians partner with our culinary teams to design programming that empowers guests with trusted resources and makes wellness accessible and enjoyable.
Regular site visits and consultations
Customized wellness programming
Educational resources and guidance
Wellness-centered Pop Up events
One-on-one nutrition consultations
Interactive lunch & learns
On-site wellness fairs & activations
WELL ON YOUR WAY FEED
Explore Everyday Wellness in Action
Having a little too much with Wellness Shots on a Friday at W & J!
Meet Maryellen, our @loyoladining campus dietitian & cozy food enthusiast!
She’s here to help you build habits that make you feel better, starting with one important truth: you can’t eat better until you’re eating enough.
Best part of her job: the ability to support people in so many different settings and stages of life.
Biggest myth she wishes would disappear: the stereotypes about nutrition and dietitians.
If you’ve ever worried you’re “not doing nutrition right,” Maryellen wants you to know: eating enough is the foundation. Everything else builds from there.
If you see her around campus, make sure you say hey!
Meet Alicia, your campus dietitian & resident food culture nerd (in the best way).
She’s all about helping you understand not just what you’re eating but the history, culture, and story behind it.
Her hot take? Every body is different. There is no universal blueprint for eating.
Best part of her job: diving into food cultures & the history behind what’s on your plate.
Biggest ick: fat phobia (and spelling dietitian with a “c”… please don’t).
If you want nutrition advice that considers your culture, preferences, schedule, and real life, Alicia’s your person!
Meet Melissa, one of our campus dietitians!
She’s here to help you make small changes that actually change your life, not overhaul everything overnight.
A few things to know about her:
Her hot take? There is no one “right” way to eat. What works for your roommate, your favorite influencer, or your algorithm might not work for you — and that’s normal.
Most rewarding part of her job: helping you build habits that stick.
Most annoying: when people think a quick AI prompt can replace years of nutrition education. (We said what we said.)
If you’ve ever felt intimidated to talk to a dietitian, this is your sign. We’re real people. We like s’mores. We care about your quality of life.
Hot take: if it sounds extreme, fear-based, or too good to be true… it probably is.
Your body doesn’t need punishment.
It needs consistency, enough food, fiber, protein, carbs, fats, and actual science.
We’re here for balanced plates, not food fear.
Swipe to see our dietitians react to some of the wildest “nutrition hacks” on the internet!
POV: the grilled chicken in the dining hall is more versatile than your entire wardrobe 🍗
Melissa is showing us how to turn one dining hall staple into multiple main character meals including:
Chicken parm moment = chicken + pasta + marinara 🍝
Greek bowl = hummus + veggies + feta + chicken 🥙
DIY panini = salad bar ingredients + deli for an elite combo 🥪
And more! This is your reminder that balanced, satisfying meals don’t require a special station, just a little creativity (and knowing what’s always there). Save this for your next dining hall trip & tag us when you build your own combo 👀
Dinner that does the most, without feeling like the most! This plate = flavor, balance, and actually being full.
Save this for your next dining hall rotation & tag us when you build your plate 👀
Not every balanced plate is a salad, sometimes it’s a burger done right!
Balance isn’t about cutting foods out… it’s about building meals that actually satisfy you. Save for your next dining hall order & tag us in your pics!
POV: you built a breakfast that actually builds you back 🍓🥣
Save this for your next dining hall run, send it to your gym bestie, or recreate it tomorrow morning and tag us so we can hype you up!
Grateful to be a part of St. Francis University Eating Disorder Awareness Week programming. Thank you for those that stopped by! #eatngdisorderawareness #eatingdisorderawarenessweek
One of the big buzzwords we hear a lot but may not know about is "antioxidants." Antioxidants are compounds that may help reduce the risk of damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are produced by exposure to internal and external stressors like air pollution, smoking, alcohol, certain foods, and illness. When prolonged free radical activity exceeds circulating antioxidants in our bodies, we see an increased chronic disease risk and other health effects. Including antioxidant-rich foods on a regular basis may help decrease risk and damage!
Wondering one way to incorporate more antioxidant-rich foods? Try a mocktail made with pomegranate juice! Pomegranates are rich in Vitamin C and polyphenols like anthocyanins.
4oz. apple cider
2oz. pomegranate juice
1/2oz. (or a liberal squeeze) lime juice
Splash of ginger beer for fizz
Stir, sip, and enjoy!
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