Veganism is a dietary practice in which one chooses to refrain from eating any foods of animal origin or byproducts due to personal or health beliefs. Foods such as milk, eggs, fish, turkey, beef and cheese are excluded from a vegan diet, as well as ketchup, honey and some sugars depending on their source. Living a vegan lifestyle is possible and can be a nutritious meal plan when you focus on eating a variety and the right kinds of foods. However, Vitamin B12 is of concern since it is primarily derived from animal sources, so oftentimes vegan’s will supplement with a vitamin.
So, how does UC San Diego accommodate our vegan population? In addition
to daily offerings in the Dining Units, we also have an entirely VEGAN
restaurant located on Muir College known as ROOTS.
Roots was a labor of love that opened over 3 years ago to make sure all
lifestyle diets here on campus had a place to call home. Our menu ranges from
soups and salads to bergers and
fries! We also have some crowd pleasing favorites like the Pacheco Pass,
featured below. This is a mouthwatering take on a stacked enchilada, with
cilantro rice, our in house “berger” mix, and chipotle soy crème layered
between fresh corn tortillas. Plus, it’s garnished with delicious avocados!
So, if you weren't in the mood for the traditional Thanksgiving
Meal today as featured in our main dining units, today head on over to Roots and
indulge in the numerous choices that we have in store for you!
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