Sponsored: Nutrient Dense versus Calorie Dense

Have you heard the term "nutrient dense"? This often means something very different than calorie dense.
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Sponsored: Keto-friendly foods

Q: What are some “keto-friendly” foods that Ingles sells? 
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Sponsored: Caution with supplements

Often we hear that different vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements may help with everything from our skin elasticity to gut…
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Sponsored: Is a low-carb diet safe?

Do you think a low or no carbohydrate diet is safe?
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Sponsored: Do herbal teas help with weight gain?

Q: Are there herbal teas that I could drink that will help with weight gain during pre-menopause or menopause?
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Sponsored: Recipe sources

Q: I am looking for recipes to share with seniors through the community center, do you have any suggestions? 
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Sponsored: Cottage Cheese — An Overlooked Star of Dairy?

Let’s take a look at one of the top protein performers in the dairy section.
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Sponsored: Low-sugar beverages

Question: What are some beverage suggestions for someone who has pre-diabetes or is trying to watch their carbohydrates/added sugar?
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Sponsored: Eating Vegetables

As a nation we are still doing a really poor job at eating our vegetables. Many of us don't even…
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Sponsored: "A Chicken in Every Pot"

The phrase, 'A chicken in every pot' has been associated with food security for almost a hundred years, and perhaps…
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Sponsored: Snack ideas for those with diabetes

Question: What are some snack ideas for someone with diabetes?
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Sponsored: Cold-pressed juices and weight loss

Question: Will drinking cold-pressed juices help me lose weight?
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Sponsored: Why they're "treat" and not "cheat" foods

Recently I got asked what are my "cheat" foods. I'm not a fan of using the word "cheat" when it…
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Sponsored: Gain weight the healthy way

Question: What are some foods to eat that can help me gain weight in a healthy way?
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Sponsored: Clean foods

Question: What does it mean when a product is advertised as "clean"?
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Sponsored: Ancient grains

Question: What are "ancient grains" and are they better for me if I have celiac disease?
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Sponsored: Food Trends to Look for in 2021

Packaging: Family-size vs personal grab-n-go - For many years we had seen the rise in "grab-n-go" beverages and personal size…
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Sponsored: Diabetic-friendly desserts

Question: What are some desserts I could serve to someone with diabetes?
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Sponsored: Sugar alcohol

Question: What is a 'sugar alcohol'? I see this listed on some sugar-free items I buy
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Sponsored: Effectiveness of apple cider vinegar

Question: Will drinking Apple Cider Vinegar help me lose weight or help control my diabetes? 
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Sponsored: What does it take to be a dietitian?

Question: What Does it take to be a Dietitian? 
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Sponsored: Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity

Question: What’s the difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity? 
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Sponsored: What to do with a can of cranberry sauce

Like many of you I bought some extra cans of whole berry cranberry sauce at my Ingles Market. So then…
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Sponsored: Are brown eggs healthier?

Question: My friend thinks that brown eggs are better for her. Is that true?
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Sponsored: Uses for canned pumpkin

Question: What Can you do with a Can of Pumpkin?
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Sponsored: Prediabetes

Question: My doctor has told me I have "prediabetes" - what does this mean?
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Sponsored: How to Remain a "free-range" Older Adult

As we age many of us want to remain independent ("free-range") and healthy for as long as possible. Our nutritional …
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Sponsored: What should I look at on the Nutrition Facts panel?

The first thing you should pay attention to on the Nutrition Facts panel (the black and white panel on the…
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Sponsored: Halloween treats

For fun Halloween treats and more, visit ingles-markets.com/recipes.
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Sponsored: Ingredient Intelligence

Have you ever been cooking or baking and unintentionally left out or forgotten an ingredient?  Sometimes missing that one crucial…
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Sponsored: Winter squash

This is the season of “winter squash.” Winter Squash like acorn, spaghetti squash, hubbard, kabocha, delicata, butternut and pumpkin are…
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Sponsored: Supermarket lingo

Every industry, including the supermarket world, has their own lingo. How many of these supermarket terms and abbreviations do you…
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Sponsored: #EatTogether September

Many of us have had significant changes in our lives and schedules due to the Pandemic and we are cooking…
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Sponsored: More muscadines

Recently I was able to participate in a Zoom webinar by the NC Muscadine Growers Association to learn more about…
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Sponsored: Honey vs. cane sugar

Would it be healthier for me to use honey instead of cane sugar?
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Sponsored: Sugar-free not all it's cracked up to be?

Foods and drinks that are high in added sugar often lead to consumption of excess calories and dental caries so…
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Sponsored: Key cupboard ingredients

It's a good idea to have pantry or cupboard staples that are versatile and can help you to get meals…
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Sponsored: Finding Local at Ingles Markets

What does "local" mean to you? Often when people talk about buying food and beverages one of the top of…
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Sponsored: Non-dairy milk alternatives

If you or your child has a milk protein allergy or a dietary restriction;  you can find a number of…
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Sponsored: What’s the difference between brown rice and white rice?

What’s the difference between brown rice and white rice, and which one is more nutritious?
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Sponsored: Ideas for cooking fish

I’m trying to eat more fish that’s not breaded and fried but need some ideas on how to cook it…
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Sponsored: Low-sodium products at Ingles

Is there an easy way to find low-sodium products at Ingles?
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Sponsored: Nutrition Q & A

What is tempeh?
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Sponsored: Nutrition Q & A

What are some good snacks for a person who has diabetes?
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Sponsored: 6 Ways to Save in the Dairy department

1. Instead of buying flavored milks, buy plain cow’s milk or soy milk and add your own chocolate syrup or…
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Sponsored: Recipes from Leah

Crunchy Roasted Broccoli & Peanut Salad Dressing
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Sponsored: 5 Ways To Save In the Grocery Aisles

• Use boxed cookie, cake or brownie mixes or buy flour and baking ingredients to make desserts rather than buying…
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Sponsored: 7 Ways To Save at Ingles Markets

• The Ingles Advantage card will help save on every shopping trip. (See your local store for a card.) Look…
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Sponsored: Celiac Awareness Month — Myths and Misinformation

Myth: Celiac disease means you have an allergy to gluten.
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Sponsored: Making the Most of Meat

7 ways you can  S T R E T C H  (or SUBSTITUTE for) ground beef or pork:
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