Healthy Eating on Campus
Finding healthy options doesn’t have to be difficult. It just takes having a plan. Employee Wellness is here to help! We’ve scoured some of the campus restaurants and identified the best options for common health goals. Use our list to find items that are lower in calories or help increase your fruit and vegetable intake.
Items are accurate as of writing but may change over time. Always verify the ingredients and nutritional value of your choice before ordering.
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La Posada Dining Hall
La Posada Dining Hall is our "all you can eat" dining location. La Po offers the most robust and diverse menu options on campus including many healthy choices. Create the ultimate salad and try many veggie-based meals throughout the venue. La Po also features food stations that specifically address dietary restrictions featuring menus that are vegan and vegetarian friendly as well as a station to avoid the 8 major food allergens (eggs, shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, dairy, and soy). Caloric and nutrition information is available at each station and online.
Faculty and staff are welcome to dine at La Posada. View meal plans and La Posada door rates online.
View nutritional information for La Posada daily menus.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score: 
Lower calorie options
- Check menus for daily low-calorie options
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Whole fruit
- Sliced fruits/fruit salad
- Salad bar
- Vegetable based entrees
- Vegetable sides
Happy Heart Bistro
Located on north campus, the Happy Heart Bistro offers a variety of options that can be a healthy part of your day. They are open for breakfast and lunch and have grab-and-go options when you are in a hurry.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Power Bowls – choose grilled chicken or seared tofu for protein and spring mix or veggie slaw for base
- For breakfasts, many options have both cheese and avocado—try selecting only one
- Abuelita’s Beef Caldo
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Veggie and Avocado Burrito
- Avocado Toast with added veggies
- Power Bowls with veggie choices
- Blue Velvet or Grannies Greens smoothie
Campus Markets
In general, markets on campus have many healthy options available, including fresh and sliced fruits, salads, low-calorie sandwiches, packaged nuts and dried fruits, and health-focused frozen meals. For healthy drinks, they have unsweetened bottled teas, hot teas, black coffee, and bottled water.
Campus market locations include Mercado @ the SUB, La Ventana @ the SUB, and markets in the SRC Commons, the Bookstore, and Dane Smith Hall.
Menus and nutrition information available at point of sale.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Amy’s frozen bowls
- Sabra Snack Cups
- P3 Protein Pack
- All salads
- Turkey sandwich on wheat bread
- Tuna salad sandwich on wheat bread
- Jerk Chicken Bowl with Broccoli and Quinoa
- Mushroom Kale Power Bowl
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Salads
- Veggie snack cups
- Whole fruit options
- Mediterranean sandwich
- Mushroom Kale Power Bowl
- Lentils and Quinoa Power Bowl
- Mediterranean Bowl
University Club
The University Club features a daily buffet for lunch from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. The buffet includes vegetarian friendly options, salad, and vegetable sides daily. The club is open to non-members during lunch service. Employees can join the membership via payroll deduction and enjoy discounted lunch prices.
Visit the University Club website to view upcoming menus.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Vegetable Sides and Entrees available
Freshens
If you are looking for healthy options in the SUB, Freshens is a good place to start. Pick smoothies, bowls, or wraps that emphasize vegetables and lean protein and you’ll be good to go!
Nutrition information is available on the Freshens website
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Super Fuel Smoothie
- Thai Chicken Rice Bowl
- BBQ Jerk Chicken Wrap
- Southwest Chipotle Salad
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Lucky 7 Smoothie
- Super Fuel Smoothie
- All of the salad options
Subway
Subway’s menu consists of mostly processed meats, cheeses, and breads. However, by modifying menu items, you can build a healthy meal. Plus they have plenty of options to add vegetables to your meal.
Nutrition Information is available on the Subway website.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Ham and Turkey Stacker
- 6” sandwich on 9-grain bread, without cheese or sauce
- Make any sandwich a salad instead to remove the bread
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Veggie Delight sandwich
- Make any sandwich a salad
- Add several vegetables to your sandwich; ask for “extra”
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A’s menu contains plenty of fried foods and simple carbohydrates, but they have made an effort to include some healthier options, too.
Nutrition information is available on the Chick-fil-A website.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Nuggets
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Fruit cup
- Grilled Market Salad
- Substitute extra produce for bun on any sandwich
Mandalay Express
Mandalay Express offers foods that are often high in calories and sodium. However, they do offer some foods that can be health-conscious.
Menu and nutrition information available at point of sale.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Chicken green bean
- Mushroom chicken
- Steamed rice
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Beef with broccoli
- Chicken with mixed veggies
- Eggplant tofu
- Tofu with mixed vegetables
- Vegetarian Rangoon noodles
Starbucks
Many Starbucks foods are high-calorie desserts. And several of their drinks can also be high-calorie. But they have incorporated healthier ingredients into their menu items such as egg whites, turkey bacon, and vegetables.
Nutrition information is available on the Starbucks website.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Unsweetened tea or brewed coffee
- Americano
- Kale and Portabella Sous Vide Egg Bites
- Egg White and Roasted Red Pepper Sous Vide Egg Bites
- Spinach, Feta, and Egg White Wrap
Einstein Bros. Bagels
The core of the Einstein menu is centered on the bagels which are high in carbohydrates, however there are opportunities to customize your order to help you meet your nutrition goals. Ordering your bagel scooped out, adding extra veggies to bagel sandwiches, and using a reduced fat schmear can help.
Nutrition information is available on the Einstein Bros. Bagels website.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Avocado Veg Out Sandwich
- Santa Fe Thintastic Egg White
- Unsweetened tea or brewed coffee
Dion's Pizza
With a focus on pizza, Dion’s menu has plenty of foods high in refined carbohydrates and fats. However, Dion’s also offers two different salad options on their menu.
Nutrition information available on the Dion's website.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Greek Salad
- Tossed Salad
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Greek Salad
- Tossed Salad
- Fruit cup
Draft & Table
Most menu items at Draft & Table are alcoholic drinks. They also have a food menu that primarily offers snack foods. Select your food and drink wisely here to stick to your health goals – and of course, enjoy in moderation.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Avocado Toast
- Hummus Board
- Caprese Bruschetta
- Veggie Lovers Flatbread Pizza
Blake’s Lotaburger
Blake’s menu is full of fried food, simple carbohydrates, and red meat. Their nutrition facts still include trans-fat, which is associated with a variety of health risks. If you are trying to eat healthier, we recommend limiting the number of meals at Blake’s Lotaburger.
Nutrition information is available on the Blake’s Lotaburger website.
Employee Wellness Healthy Eating Score:
Lower calorie options
- Nathan’s hotdog
- Itsa Burger
Additional fruits and vegetables
- Applesauce
Let Us Know What You Think!
Have an opinion on our suggestions? Did they help you make healthier selections? Or maybe you think we got it all wrong. Let us know at wellness@unm.edu.