Our vegetarian program is called Beans & Greens, and vegetarian and vegan items are identified on our food labels.
- Foods labeled vegetarian do not contain any animal-based products with the exception of eggs and dairy.
- Foods labeled vegan do not contain any animal-derived products. (Note: some of our vegan items MAY contain sugar.)
Organic food-lovers will find many selections at Hilltop and York, including
- Organic tofu
- Tempeh
- Brown rice
- Marinara sauce
- Yogurt,
- Select produce and much more
- Organic Borealis Breads®, which use locally grown organic wheat, can be found at the Maine Marketplace and in many Bear Essentials selections.
To ensure that your vegetarian diet contains adequate energy and nutrients:
- Include "meat alternates" in your diet, such as soy products and other legumes - a vegetarian who exists on pasta and grilled cheese sandwiches will probably be missing out on many healthful nutrients.
- Keep your intake of sweets and saturated fats to a minimum.
- Choose whole or unrefined grains instead of refined products whenever possible; use fortified enriched cereal products.
- Eat a wide variety of deep-colored fruits and vegetables, including a good source of vitamin C (needed to absorb iron from plant foods, especially iron-fortified breakfast cereals).
- Vegans should have a reliable source of vitamin B-12, such as a fortified breakfast cereal, soy beverage, or cyanocobalamin supplement.
- If milk is not consumed, a calcium + vitamin D supplement may be needed.
