Get the Skinny on Fad Diets

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I'd like to introduce our guest blogger for this week, Cynthia Topley.  Cynthia is a Dietetic Intern from Meredith College and will be working with Carolina Dining Services for the next eight weeks to complete her food service rotation.

My name is Cynthia Topley and I attended Wellesley College for my undergrad.  After graduating in 2007, I traveled in Australia and New Zealand then worked full-time as a lab tech before going to grad school at Meredith College for nutrition.  While in grad school, I married my husband, Stephen.  I completed my master degree in May 2013 and am currently in my dietetic internship at Meredith to earn my RD (Registered Dietitian) credential.

Fad diets make False Promises! Claims like "Lose 15 pounds in 15 days" and "Detox Your Colon" are inaccurate, unrealistic, and sometimes dangerous!  It's BEST to avoid fad diets and focus on a daily, healthy diet!

10 Ways to Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Weeks

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Want to get your body ready for spring break?  The warm days are only a few months away!  Here are a few healthy weight loss tips to help you achieve a fit looking physique and have you ready and feeling confident to hit the beach in your swimwear!

Quinoa: The Queen of Grains

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Why is quinoa superior to other grains? The nutritional benefits of quinoa greatly outweigh benefits of other grains. Also high in antioxidants, phytonutrients, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, quinoa has gained notoriety as the next super-food.

Greek Yogurt - What's the Hype?

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In general, yogurt is thought to make for a healthy snack, offering calcium, vitamin D, protein, and probiotics. Greek yogurt has become extremely popular in recent years. But what exactly is the difference between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? Is one healthier than the other?

Avoid the Freshman 15 with These 15 Tips

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It's easy to gain weight in the first year of college. In fact, there is a name for the weight you gain as a freshman called the "Freshman 15" (15 referring to the number of pounds you can expect to gain). Studies show that the average number of pounds gained is actually about 8 pounds. This doesn't sound like a lot, but if you gained 8 pounds every year, you would be 40 pounds heavier in five years! Don't worry, it can be prevented. These 15 tips will help you stay on track with your weight and overall health.

Green is the New Black

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I'd like to introduce our guest blogger for this week, Kelli Wood.  Kelli is a Dietetic Intern from Meredith College and has been working with Carolina Dining Services for the past four weeks to complete her food service rotation.


My name is Kelli Wood and I attended NC State for my undergrad. After graduating in 2010 I worked full time at a nutrition education program called EFNEP before going to grad school at Meredith College for nutrition. While in grad school I married my husband, Michael. I completed my master's in May 2013 and am currently in my dietetic internship at Meredith to earn my RD credential so that I can become licensed to counsel and treat others with dietary needs.

Happy October everyone! We all know this is the month of fall break, football, and Halloween, but did you know that October is also Vegetarian Awareness Month? Vegetarians are sprouting up all over the place, and here are some reasons to celebrate.

Are You Pumping Iron?

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You may be pumping iron in the gym but is your body pumping enough iron through your bloodstream?  Did you know that iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the leading cause of anemia in the United States?  So why is iron so important?  How can one prevent iron deficiency?