Health and Wellness
Bentley University Dining Services is pleased to have an on-site campus dietitian to offer various services to the campus community.
Hayley Ruff RD, LDN
Email: Hayley.ruff@sodexo.com
Phone: +1 (508) 414-9633
With a well-rounded background in both food service and clinical nutrition. Hayley has cultivated a diverse career that bridges nutrition's practical and therapeutic aspects. She initiated her professional journey through hands-on roles in kitchens, farms, and food manufacturing plants, which provided her with a solid foundation in food systems and production. She earned her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Food Science from Framingham State University, where she also completed her dietetic internship.
Hayley began her RD journey as a clinical dietitian at MetroWest Medical Centers and Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center. She provided medical nutrition therapy for patients with a wide range of medical and behavioral conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, oncology, digestive disorders, and disordered eating.
In her transition to campus, Hayley worked for three universities in the Worcester community, creating and managing nutrition programs tailored to students' needs. Her empathetic approach and practical communication skills helped students make informed dietary choices and improved their overall well-being. In her spare time, Hayley enjoys training for marathons, trying new restaurants, and drinking Americanos.
Nutrition Counseling
Hayley offers complimentary one-to-one nutrition counseling sessions to students. She provides counseling in a variety of different areas, including general healthy eating, sports and performance, relationships with food, celiac disease, IBS, and other gastrointestinal disorders, and more.
Book an appointment using this link here.
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Mindful
Mindful is a concept created to bring health and wellness to your everyday life. It is backed by research and registered dietitians to provide the facts on choices that can ease focusing on your health and well-being as you navigate campus and beyond. Mindful is made to prioritize mindful food choices and wellness and understand that everyone’s nutritional journey is different.
Mindful and Dining:
We use the Mindful symbol on our menus to show small ways to incorporate good habits into real food to support overall health and well-being. Look for the Mindful logo around campus when dining with us.
The Mindful Zone, Fall 2024
We’re excited to introduce the Mindful Zone, our convenient to-go fridge at LaCava Café, featuring easy grab-and-go options that meet the Mindful criteria. Along with a selection of nonperishable snacks, we make it simple for you to choose healthier options, fueling your best self as you navigate campus. Mindful meals are crafted using the latest science to ensure they’re as delicious as they are nutritious.
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