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Wellness On Campus

Our dining program makes it easy to eat well, so you can focus on everything else campus has to offer.

Supporting Your Needs and Preferences

If you have food allergies or specific dietary needs, we’re here to help. Our goal is to provide the tools and support you need to make informed choices and dine with confidence. Whether you have a food allergy, a medical condition, or other dietary preferences, we’re committed to creating a dining experience that supports you on campus.*

Meet the Dietitian

  • Gabrielle Adragna MS, RD, LDN

    Gabrielle (Gabby) is the Registered Dietitian at Berklee Hospitality. She's passionate about helping students navigate dining while at college and promotes holistic wellbeing. Gabby helps students discover eating habits and lifestyle practices that encourage health, stamina, and mental satisfaction. Her passion is helping people develop a positive relationship with food and their body. Her approach is non-diet and weight-inclusive and it is rooted in compassion and collaboration. Understanding that mental health has a huge impact on how (and what) people eat, Gabby always urges students to take advantage of resources offered by Berklee Counseling Services.

    You can find Gabby wellness and tabling events across campus or virtually for individual nutrition counseling. The focus of these sessions is to optimize mental and physical performance through nutrition-based interventions. Topics typically addressed during individual sessions include optimal performance nutrition, nutritional supplements, eating on the go, fueling for physical activity, guidance for vegans and vegetarians, food allergies, eating disorders, general health and wellness, basic nutrition, and more.

    Contact Gabrielle Adragna, MS, RD, LDN
    Book an appointment!

    Email: nutritionservices@berklee.edu
    Office: 160 Mass Ave, Level 2
    Phone: 617-747-2510

Tools to Manage Your Nutrition

If you have food allergies or specific dietary needs, we’re here to help. Our goal is to provide the tools and support you need to make informed choices and dine with confidence. Whether you have a food allergy, a medical condition, or other dietary preferences, we’re committed to creating a dining experience that supports you on campus.*Take control of your health and wellness with these tools designed to help you make informed dining decisions.

  • Online Nutrition Information

    Easily navigate dining options and view nutrition information on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Look for nutrition icons that make it easy to find your choices, online or on-site.

  • Personalized Meal Calculator

    Plan your meals with confidence using our meal calculator. Track your nutrition or click on the heart to save your favorite menu items. Personalize your choices to fit your goals. 

  • Nutrition Insights & Advice

    Have questions about healthy eating and nutrition? Our chefs and dietitians share their expertise on-site and online to help make sure you have the information you need. 

  • True Balance

    The True Balance Station offers a complete meal made without gluten and the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish*, fish, tree nuts*, peanuts, and sesame). A dedicated and trained staff member will serve you from this station with a clean plate each time. 

    This station is AllerCheck certified, indicating that it follows the proper processes and procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contact and serves menu items prepared with verified ingredients. The True Balance station is audited by an independent agency at least once per year.

    *As of Janurary 2025, the FDA de-classified coconut and mollusks as major allergens, there for these items may become available at True Balance. 

Campus Dining Tips

Keep these tips in mind to help you navigate campus dining safely and confidently.

  • Inform Dining Staff

    You are the most important advocate for your own health. Always notify dining staff so they are aware of your food allergies. 

  • Ask About Ingredients

    When in doubt regarding ingredients in a particular food, direct your questions to our manager on duty. 

  • Always Be Prepared

    Due to the self-serve nature of the resident dining halls, if you have been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector, carry it with you at all times. 

  • Just Ask!

    If you do not see a food or product that you need, talk to a manager or supervisor to see if they can help in that moment or potentially make it available in the future.

  • Be Mindful of Shared Equipment

    Take caution with deep fried foods as frying oil is reused before being changed and may lead to cross-contact. 

  • Keep Emergency Info Handy

    Always carry your emergency contact information with you, including the names and phone numbers of trusted individuals.

How We Support You

Our team will work with you to navigate your options, ensuring you have access to meals that fit your needs. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Meet - Contact our dietitian to discuss your allergy, gather information on managing them, and learn about navigating campus dining. We will accommodate your individual needs and help you find safe food options on campus.

  2. Support - We can provide additional support after the initial meeting. This includes meeting the culinary team who can address any allergy-related questions and concerns. It’s an opportunity for us to thoroughly review available food options.
  3. Monitor - We continuously monitor our processes to ensure safety and care for individuals with food allergies. Throughout the year, the Dining Team is available to assist you. Feel free to contact us with any further questions or concerns.

A Foundation For Wellness

Our chefs and management team are trained and eager to assist you with any special dietary needs.

Smart Eating Starts Here!

A meal plan gives you access to fresh, nutritious options designed to support your busy lifestyle.

Feed Your Potential

Fuel your mind and body with expert tips and inspiration to support your wellness journey. 

  • Access Inspiration On-Demand

    Tune in to expert conversations on health, nutrition, and wellbeing to fuel your day and inspire your lifestyle.

    Listen Now
  • Explore Health & Wellness Tips

    Discover practical tips on nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy habits to help you thrive and live to the fullest.

    Learn More
  • Learn How to Cook Like a Chef

    Find easy recipes for meals and snacks you can make at home, designed to nourish and energize you.

    Find Recipes

*Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our suppliers ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food, but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment