Sponsored: Is sea salt or iodized better for high blood pressure?

Question: Is it better for me to use a kosher or sea salt instead of regular iodized salt if I have high blood pressure? 

Sponsored: Food gifts for the holidays

There are so many options at your local Ingles Markets to put together a fun, food themed gift for friends, co-workers, students in dorms, or family. 

Sponsored: Small Changes Can Add Up

Sometimes we make big goals or pronouncement about our health or fitness that may not be realistic or achievable. Here are some tips about making goals to improve your health: 

Sponsored: Need some Nutrition Know-How? Ask Leah!

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

Sponsored: Dealing with GERD

Question: My doctor has told me I have reflux and need to follow a “reflux diet” but I don’t know what that means. Can you help? 

Sponsored: SUPERMARKET MYTH #1: Shop the Perimeter of the Store for “Healthy Food”

Fact: Nutritious and economical items can be found throughout the store.

Sponsored: Fiber: The Forgotten Part of Food

Fiber, most of us forget about it and most of us definitely don’t get enough of it! Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. There is no fiber in meat, milk/dairy, seafood, or fats.

Sponsored: Fueling for Trips

Whether you’re going for a short or long hike or on a day or multi-day road trip; planning on taking snacks with you can save money and also make it easier to fuel yourself and your family when you might not be close to your local Ingles store. 

Sponsored: Fall foods

As we move from fall into winter and cooler temperatures it’s always fun to start adding more seasonal foods and dishes to our meals. 

Sponsored: Food: keeping it positive for kids

Our children and even our grandchildren are always watching and listening to what we say and do.

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