Sponsored: Why get a flu shot?

Years ago... I got the flu (influenza). It wasn’t fun. I was miserably sick and ran a high fever for about 3 days. I ached all over, had no energy, no appetite, nothing tasted good and I couldn’t sleep.

Sponsored: Did you know that you have a DIETITIAN on call?

Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN is the Corporate Dietitian for Ingles Markets. She can answer your questions about food from the farm to the plate, whether you want to know about nutrition, ingredients, preparation or agriculture.

Sponsored: Diet and diabetes

I have Type 2 diabetes and want to make sure I am following the right type of diet. Can you recommend some resources?

Sponsored: More Than Mayo and Mustard ... Expanding Your Condiment Range

Condiments are “…edible food items added to a dish or a meal…not strictly necessary but serve to enhance the flavor.” Often when we think of condiments we automatically mention mayonnaise, mustard, relish and ketchup but there are so many other condiments that can be used to compliment dishes that you make at home.

Sponsored: September is Family Meals Month

September is #FamilyMealsMonth – a good time to remind ourselves that enjoying a meal together as a family has many benefits, such as:

Sponsored: What is an “anti-inflammatory diet”?

Certain foods may be considered “anti-inflammatory” if they help lessen the effects of some diseases and problems linked to chronic (long-term) inflammation in the body like arthritis, joint pain, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, migraines, diabetes and even certain types of cancer.  If we were to group these foods under one meal plan it would be what is commonly referred to as the “Mediterranean Diet.’

Sponsored: Back-to-school snack tips

Dear Leah: I need some snack ideas for my classroom that are dairy-free and shelf stable. — Back to School Teacher

Sponsored: Taste of Local

Thursday, August 24, 3-6 p.m. Ingles Market at 1865 Hendersonville Rd.

Sponsored: Thinking About Backyard Chickens? You should know about Salmonella

What is Salmonella...and how can you avoid getting it?

Sponsored: Is the pork at Ingles pasture-raised?

Is the pork at Ingles pasture-raised?

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