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!

Sponsored: How important is fruit?

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

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 meat – is this a good alternative to eating meat?

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?

Sponsored: Gluten free

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

Sponsored: Cross Contact and Cross Contamination: What’s the Difference?

These are terms that are often confused but have very different meanings.

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 fish, is a perfect choice.

Sponsored: Connect with Us!

Connect with me and Ingles Market to find out about events, new items at Ingles, health, food and nutrition information. 

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.  

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 normal part of their development.

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