Health & Wellness
Our dining program makes it easy to eat well, so you can focus on everything else campus has to offer.
Food You Love, Fuel You Need
Eating well shouldn’t be a challenge, no matter how packed your schedule is. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a meal with friends, you’ll always find fresh, wholesome food that makes eating well simple.
We believe good nutrition should be easy and enjoyable. Our menus are designed with balance, flavor, and convenience in mind, so you never have to choose between eating well and loving what’s on your plate.
Meet the Dietitian
Our campus dietitian is here to support your health and wellness journey. Whether you have specific dietary needs, questions about nutrition, or just want tips on making balanced choices. From personalized consultations to campus-wide wellness initiatives, our on-site dietitian is dedicated to helping you thrive.
Maddie Ring RD, LDN
Maddie is a graduate of Appalachian State University where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. Maddie works with the culinary team to provide special dietary accommodations to students with food allergies and other dietary restrictions and holds events throughout the year to promote overall health and wellness. Maddie’s goal as the Blue Demon Hospitality Registered Dietitian is to help students gain a better understanding of their unique nutritional needs so that they feel empowered to make choices that best fit their goals.
Inclusive Dining
At Blue Demon Hospitality, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity by offering a wide range of dining options, including those tailored to faith-based dietary restrictions. We understand the importance of accommodating various religious practices and dietary needs, which is why our dining options includes options suitable for individuals following kosher, halal and vegetarian diets Have questions about inclusive dining meal offerings or special dietary needs? Contact a member of the dining services team for more information. We're here to make your dining experience enjoyable and accommodating.
Kosher Dining
Blue Demon Hospitality is proud to offer certified kosher grab and go meal options to support the dietary needs of our diverse campus community. Grab and Go* as well as Kosher prepared meals* that just need to be reheated will be offered via our Byte cooler located inside Sheffields. Whether you observe kosher dietary laws or simply enjoy flavorful, high-quality cuisine, our kosher items provide a delicious and inclusive dining experience. Have questions about our kosher meal offerings or special dietary needs? Contact a member of the dining services team for more information. We're here to make your dining experience enjoyable and accommodating. **menu items may vary based on availability
Halal Dining
Blue Demon Hospitality proudly offers halal menu options to cater to the diverse dietary preferences of our campus community. Our halal menu options use only halal-certified ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers. This ensures that all our dishes, meet the requirements of halal standards.
Stress Less Zone
Stress Less Zone is a dedicated space that ensures students and guests who have a gluten intolerance and/or peanut & tree nut allergies can access delicious, versatile food choices at every meal. Stress Less Zones are located inside Blue Demon Dining Hall and The POD Market. A Stress Less Zone can also be found at POD Market located on the Loop Campus.
Tools to Manage Your Nutrition
Take control of your health and wellness with these tools designed to help you make informed dining decisions.
Online Nutrition Information
Easily navigate dining options and view nutrition information on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Look for nutrition icons that make it easy to find your choices, online or on-site.
Personalized Meal Calculator
Plan your meals with confidence using our meal calculator. Track your nutrition or click on the heart to save your favorite menu items. Personalize your choices to fit your goals.
Nutrition Insights & Advice
Have questions about healthy eating and nutrition? Our chefs and dietitians share their expertise on-site and online to help make sure you have the information you need.
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*Although we take great lengths to accommodate students with food allergies, we prepare food in open kitchens where cross contact with foods containing allergens may occur and we rely on our suppliers ingredient listings and may not be aware of ingredients contained in the food, but not listed on the container or packaging. As such, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment