There's a lot of information as well as misinformation about food and nutrition these days. It can definitely get confusing. 

Fruits & Vegetables at Ingles Markets

Have you heard the term "nutrient dense"? This often means something very different than calorie dense.

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

Do you think a low or no carbohydrate diet is safe?

Often we hear that different vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements may help with everything from our skin elasticity to gut health and from joint pain  to the symptoms of the cold or flu.

Q: What are some “keto-friendly” foods that Ingles sells? 

Have you ever felt confused when looking at any of the several iterations of the food pyramid? You’re not alone. The servings seem at once mixed up, and more than most people eat in one day. I am a big bread person. I love making homemade bread, it’s one of my favorite foods. But even for me, the 6-11 servings of bread recommended per day in the 1992 version of the food pyramid seem like a bad idea. 

Q: I am looking for recipes to share with seniors through the community center, do you have any suggestions? 

Let’s take a look at one of the top protein performers in the dairy section.