Yes, you say? Consider yourself very
lucky!
For everyone else,
its not too late to start!
Here is a simple
to-do list to start off with:
1.) Find other
students that are GF- faculty members count too!
2.) Host a meeting
with everyone to discuss what you want to come out of this new journey.
3.) Go to the
dining halls and cafeteria and record everything that is GF friendly (some
schools may have their menus online).
4.) With
everything you just recorded, see if you can create a full, complete menu for 5
days.
5.) Look for the
areas where you are missing important components to a normal diet
(protein, whole grains, etc) …all categories are essential- breakfast,
lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert.
6.) Make an
appointment for a few of your group members to meet with the director of the
dining halls to discuss the possibility of adding GF products.
7.) It will
benefit you if you have a list of names of students who are GF to better
represent you.
8.) Remind them that these students are paying the same price for
their meal plan and it is not fair if they can’t eat as much of a variety as
everyone else.
9.) If everything
works out, consider starting a new club on campus to promote Celiac awareness
and recruit more students....free samples is always a great way to start!
