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?

College Students Have A Lot On Their Plates

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Classes, studying, extracurricular activities, student groups, jobs, social life… let’s face it, college students definitely have a lot on their plates!  With the dining halls being all-you-care-to-eat, again, I see a lot of student’s plates piled high!  Let’s try to lighten the load on those plates shall we?  Here are some tips on eating in our “buffet style” dining halls so you can avoid that so-called “unavoidable” weight gain that has been so easily associated with being in college.