Partner content: St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas

 With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner you may be thinking of some Irish or green colored foods or…
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Partner content: 3 uses for Plain Greek Yogurt

One item I often have in my fridge is plain Greek yogurt. I like it because it has no added…
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Partner content: Jam and fruit spread sources with less sugar

Question: I really like having jam with my toast or biscuit in the morning but many of them seem to…
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Partner content: Are white foods bad for you?

Question: “Are white foods bad for you?” 
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Sponsored: Brown eggs vs. white eggs, any difference?

Question: Are brown eggs better or healthier than white and do they taste different? 
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Sponsored: Don't feel like cooking? You still have meal options!

Question: My mother is in her 80’s and lives alone. While generally she is very healthy and active, I worry…
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Sponsored: Familiar Favorite gets 2024 Nod

Recently I interviewed Stu Helm, podcaster and Asheville Food Tours guide, for the “Ingles Information Aisle” on News Radio 570…
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Sponsored: ‘The More You Do…the More You’re Able to Do’

I remember my mom saying this when I remarked one time on how busy and active she was even well…
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Sponsored: Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)

We tend to think of sodas when we hear ‘sugar sweetened beverages’ (SSB), but,  according to the CDC, the list…
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Sponsored: 5 Ways to Eat More Veggies

Question:  I’m really good about eating vegetables in the summer when more of them are in season locally and when…
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Sponsored: The Bonus of BEANS

One of my resolutions for 2024 is to try and incorporate more beans into our weekly meals. 
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Sponsored: Give your water some flavor

Question: I feel like I should be drinking more water, but I really don’t like plain water. Any suggestions? 
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Sponsored: New(ish) Local Products

You may have spotted some new local items in the local foods display at your Ingles Market.  (you can find…
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Sponsored: Is sea salt or iodized better for high blood pressure?

Question: Is it better for me to use a kosher or sea salt instead of regular iodized salt if I…
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Sponsored: Food gifts for the holidays

There are so many options at your local Ingles Markets to put together a fun, food themed gift for friends,…
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Sponsored: Small Changes Can Add Up

Sometimes we make big goals or pronouncement about our health or fitness that may not be realistic or achievable. Here…
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Sponsored: Need some Nutrition Know-How? Ask Leah!

Connect with me and Ingles Market to find out about events, new items at Ingles, health, food and nutrition information. 
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Sponsored: Donating What’s Needed: Food, Funds and Time

This is the time of year when many food-related charities could really use our help to assist individuals and families…
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Sponsored: Dealing with GERD

Question: My doctor has told me I have reflux and need to follow a “reflux diet” but I don’t know…
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Sponsored: SUPERMARKET MYTH #1: Shop the Perimeter of the Store for “Healthy Food”

Fact: Nutritious and economical items can be found throughout the store.
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Sponsored: Fiber: The Forgotten Part of Food

Fiber, most of us forget about it and most of us definitely don’t get enough of it! Fiber is found…
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Sponsored: Fueling for Trips

Whether you’re going for a short or long hike or on a day or multi-day road trip; planning on taking…
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Sponsored: Fall foods

As we move from fall into winter and cooler temperatures it’s always fun to start adding more seasonal foods and…
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Sponsored: Food: keeping it positive for kids

Our children and even our grandchildren are always watching and listening to what we say and do.
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Sponsored: On Essential Oils: Is Natural Better?

Essential oils are often talked about as a natural product and remedy when it comes to aromatherapy, i.e. certain scents…
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Sponsored: Inexpensive Snack Ideas For Teens

Question: I need some inexpensive snack ideas for my teens that they can make on their own...
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Sponsored: I have diabetes, can I eat potatoes?

Question: Can you eat potatoes if you have diabetes?
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Sponsored: I have diabetes, can I eat carrots?

Question: I have diabetes – do carrots have too much sugar for me to eat?
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Sponsored: Does dairy worsen congestion?

Question: Should I avoid milk and dairy products if I have a cold? I’ve been told they produce mucus!
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Sponsored: How important is fruit?

Question: I’m trying to lose weight, should I cut out eating fruit?
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Sponsored: Learn about jackfruit

Question:  I’ve been reading about JACKFRUIT and notice that there are many products with jackfruit at Ingles that look like…
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Sponsored: Healthy dessert options for those with diabetes

Question: A friend of mine is coming over for lunch for her birthday. She has diabetes.  Should I serve her a sugar-free cake?
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Sponsored: Gluten free

Question: I have been having a lot of stomach and digestive issue and a friend suggested I stop eating gluten.
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Sponsored: Kombucha and gut health

Question: I have been having a lot of stomach issues. Do you think drinking kombucha could help?
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Sponsored: Food and inflammation

Inflammation has become a hot topic lately as we see articles about foods that cause inflammation and an “anti-inflammatory” diet.
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Sponsored: Cross Contact and Cross Contamination: What’s the Difference?

These are terms that are often confused but have very different meanings.
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Sponsored: Are you a Sweet or Salty Melon Person?

Whether it’s a honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, muskmelon, casaba, or some type of melon more difficult to find;
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Sponsored: Fish fillets – the real “fast food”

If you’re looking for a quick dinner protein, look no further than fish fillets – and rainbow trout, a farmed…
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Sponsored: Trout Trivia

Thanks to the cool, clean water in Western NC we are fortunate to have trout farms that raise or farm…
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Sponsored: 6 Summer snacks

The kids are home from school..what are some snacks that won’t break your food budget? Start off by looking for…
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Sponsored: Connect with Us!

Connect with me and Ingles Market to find out about events, new items at Ingles, health, food and nutrition information. 
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Sponsored: How Sweet It Is…Sugar by other Names

Lately I’ve been seeing recipes listing different sweeteners as “healthier” and less processed alternatives to sugar.  
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Sponsored: Picky Eaters: When Should You Be Concerned?

Children often go through phases of refusing certain foods or only wanting to eat specific foods; this can be a…
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Sponsored: How much protein should I be getting in one day?

There is not necessarily an easy answer to this since protein needs depend on a few factors like:
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Sponsored: How can I find low-sodium breads at Ingles?

One quick way to find low(er) sodium products is to use the iCurbside app. This app is available in your…
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Sponsored: How do you make buttermilk

Traditionally buttermilk used to be a naturally fermented beverage, the leftover product of the churning of cream to make butter.
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Sponsored: I'd rather not take any medication…

Question: I would rather not take any medication…are there foods that can help lower my blood pressure and cholesterol?
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Sponsored: Here are some ways to get to the facts

I’ve been a Registered Dietitian for almost 30 years and have served in the US Army as a dietitian and…
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Sponsored: 5 Expensive Mistakes People Make Grocery Shopping

1. Shopping when hungry. When we’re hungry EVERYTHING looks good! We find ourselves putting things in our shopping cart because…
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Sponsored: What Does “Eat Local” Mean When It Comes to Food?

There’s no easy answer to this one because there’s no hard definition of “local”.  For some, local may mean:
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