REVIEW: Campus offers many healthy eating options

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Eating on campus is a convenient option for getting a food fix between classes, but convenience does not have to be unhealthy.

Nikki Smith, marketing manager for Central Michigan University Campus Dining, advocates healthy eating.

“Campus Dining is committed to providing a balanced menu to meet the needs of all dining lifestyles on campus,” Smith said.

Several locations on campus offer healthy choices at reasonable prices.

Fresh Food Co.  is located in Woldt cafeteria on the south side of campus.

Different vegetarian options are available at each station in the FFCo.

“We have different vegetarian options every day,” student employee and Orion City senior Morgan Maciejewski said.

FFCo is open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends.

Java City, located in the Park Library on the north side of campus, is another destination for healthy options.

Student employee Melanie Brown suggests Java City to anyone on campus with a break in their schedule.

“Java City is a great place for students and faculty to get a snack and relax,” said the Mount Pleasant sophomore. “We have sugar-free, guilt-free drinks.”

Java City is open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays.

Quiznos and Energy Zone are part of Goodies to Go in the Bovee University Center on the north side of campus.

Energy Zone specializes in smoothies, many of which are healthy choices. Options like Strawberry Oasis, Mango Beach and Peach Breeze have between 70 and 80 calories. Energy Zone also offers high-protein shakes like Peanut Butter Protein with 24 grams of protein and Strawberry n’ Cream with 19 grams of protein.

Hours of operation are subject to change during the year, but are currently 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.