Sponsored: What's the reason for misting produce?

What is used to mist the produce in the Produce Section and why do they need to be misted?

Sponsored: Have a Listen to "Ingles Information Aisle"

For the past 11 years I've been the host of the "Ingles Information Aisle" that airs every Saturday morning on News Radio 570 am (WWNC 570am) at 8am-8:30am ET.  This station is part of the "iheart" radio network (www.iheart.com) so you can listen to it on the radio in your car, home or on-line or even with the iheart "app" on your smart phone.

Sponsored: 'Taste of Local' in Hendersonville

Don’t miss “TASTE OF LOCAL” at Ingles Market in Hendersonville (Spartanburg Hwy) Thursday, May 25th • 3-6 p.m. Meet over 20 local farmers, entrepreneurs and suppliers whose products are in this Ingles store and sample!

Sponsored: Peanut butter

One of the staples in my fridge is a jar of natural, no sugar-added peanut butter.  I prefer crunchy because I like the texture  of the nuts.  Peanut butter can be an easy way for those following vegan or vegetarian diets or aiming for more plant-based meals to get protein into their diet.

Sponsored: How can you learn more about farming or get your kids to learn more?

Most of us did not grow up on farms and we may not even see a farm on our daily commute to work or school.  How can we learn more about local agriculture and farming and how can we teach our children about the process of how food gets onto the shelves at the local Ingles Market?

Sponsored: Sugar - this year’s VILLAIN ingredient!

Having been a dietitian for over 20 years, I've seen fingers pointed at many supposed "villains" of weight and health issues:

Sponsored: Welcoming new brands to Ingles Markets!

Ingles is pleased to welcome some new local food entrepreneurs. Look for these local products (and many others) at your Ingles store:

Sponsored: Welcome (back) to downtown Hendersonville, Ingles Markets!

A brand new Ingles Market on Spartanburg Highway will be opening April 20th.  Be sure and stop by and check out our newest store!

Sponsored: Welcome to Ingles, Tyger River Smart Farms

You may notice some bright green live basil plants in the produce section of your Ingles Market with a "Tyger River Smart Farm" sticker.

Sponsored: Phrases that Make (this) Dietitian Crazy

Cleanse - As in “I’m going on a 30-day cleanse so I’m not eating____.”

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