The DASH @ Holmes and Tobey-Kendel
The purpose of The DASH is to accommodate those students with special dietary needs or food allergies as well as to give customers an area where they can consistently find healthy items that follow specific nutritional guidelines. Good Nutrition Couldn't Be Easier!
Make your meal a Smart Meal™!
Read more about what makes your meal a Smart Meal™ here.
What can I eat in the dining rooms that qualifies as a Smart Meal™? Visit The DASH at Holmes or TK to start assembling your Smart Meal™. Enjoy the entree and one or two sides from The DASH, add some fresh fruit from the salad bar and/or a glass of fat-free or low-fat milk, and you have a Smart Meal™.
Where is The DASH line?
The DASH is located in Holmes Dining Hall and Tobey-Kendel Dining Room in the following locations:
- Holmes: between the Wok 'n Roll and Home Plate stations
- Tobey-Kendel: south end of Wok 'n Roll
The DASH wil be available at the UC Food Court starting Fall 2009!
When can I choose items from The DASH?
The DASH is available during the following meals:
- Monday – Friday: lunch and dinner
- Saturday - Sunday: brunch and dinner
What standards does The DASH follow:
- All items must be free of the following:
- soy
- tree nuts
- peanuts
- eggs
- dairy
- shellfish
- gluten
- Starch
- whole grains at least 3 lunches and 3 dinners per week
- Vegetable
- steamed
- grilled
- roasted
What are the nutritional guidelines?
- Less than or equal to 30% of the total calories from fat
- Less than or equal to 10% of the calories from saturated fat
- No trans-fats
- Less than 800 mg of sodium per serving
Ingredients in The DASH menus will be allergy free, but the recipes are prepared in our regular kitchens.
The DASH at Holmes Dining Hall.