Question:  Should I buy my fruits and vegetables based on the “Dirty Dozen” list? 

One item I often have in my fridge is plain Greek yogurt. I like it because it has no added sugars, is high in protein, a source of calcium and contains probiotics that may help with gut health. 

Question: I really like having jam with my toast or biscuit in the morning but many of them seem to have so much sugar. Is there any way I can cut down on the sugar and still enjoy having it with breakfast 

Question: “Are white foods bad for you?” 

Question: Are brown eggs better or healthier than white and do they taste different? 

Question: My mother is in her 80’s and lives alone. While generally she is very healthy and active, I worry about her eating habits, especially on days where she may not feel well.

I remember my mom saying this when I remarked one time on how busy and active she was even well into her 70’s; ‘Leah, the more I do, the more I’m able to do and the less I do, the less I feel like doing anything at all.’.

We tend to think of sodas when we hear ‘sugar sweetened beverages’ (SSB), but,  according to the CDC, the list of what SSBs includes is quite a bit longer: 

One of my resolutions for 2024 is to try and incorporate more beans into our weekly meals. 

You may have spotted some new local items in the local foods display at your Ingles Market.  (you can find these displays either in the front of the store or the end of an aisle in the middle of the store).