Partner content: Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Rethinking Your Drink
There seems to be more interest lately in non-alcoholic (NA) beverages. These run the gamut from mixed drinks without alcohol…
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Partner content: Do You Know What YERBA MATE is?
The Paraguariensis tree or Paraguayan Holly, with its holly-like leaves, grows to over 26 feet in height in subtropical regions…
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Partner content: What meat is hormone-free?
Question: Which of your pork, poultry and beef products at Ingles Markets are “hormone-free”?
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Partner content: Does milk cause mucus?
Question: Does Milk Cause Mucus When You Have a Cold?
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Partner content: Fiber for constipation?
Question: I have been having issues with constipation and my doctor told me to get more fiber in my diet. …
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Partner content: PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and Sweet Snacks
Question: I have PCOS but really crave sweets like baked goods. What are some things I could eat?
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Partner content: Zucchini: In Season – 10 Ways to Use It
It’s the time of year in the Southeast when our backyard gardens may be full of zucchinis and of course,…
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Partner content: Appetite During Cancer Treatment
There are no hard and fast rules about eating when going through cancer treatment. How someone feels is going to…
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Partner content: It’s PEACH season!
You should be seeing local and regionally grown peaches in your Ingles Markets produce section. There’s nothing quite like biting…
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Partner content: Why I like iCurbside
If you’re not familiar with iCurbside, it is the Ingles Markets on-line ordering and curbside pick up option we offer…
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Partner content: Tomato Season
We are coming into peak tomato season in the Southeast and with it comes an abundance of tomatoes in the…
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Partner content: Bananas & Diabetes
Question: I have diabetes…can I eat bananas? Answer: Yes, someone with diabetes can eat a banana. Bananas are a good…
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Partner content: Eating gluten free
Question: I don’t have celiac disease but was thinking of buying more gluten-free products, are they better/healthier for me?
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Partner content: Food Facts — On the Color of the Egg’s Shell
The color of the egg’s shell is based on the type or breed of the hen. Some hens produce white…
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Partner content: Pizza Night
Pizza often has a bad reputation and is considered unhealthy, but if you think about it, it’s just bread with…
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Partner content: 10 Summer Snack Ideas
As both kids and parents head into summer vacation, thinking about having easy and inexpensive snacks available becomes more important:
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Partner content: 6 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill at Ingles Markets
1. Get an Ingles Advantage card. This helps you save every time you buy groceries. You’ll also have fuel points…
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Partner content: Do You Need Supplements?
When we talk about vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements this is a very large category and there’s no simple “yes”…
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Partner content: Why is Milk Pasteurized?
Pasteurization is the process of heating raw milk to reduce the bacterial (both good/beneficial bacteria and bad/harmful bacteria) and viral…
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Partner content: Tummy Troubles?
If you’re having digestive issues, the cause may not be what you think. First, and most importantly, if you are…
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Partner content: Avoiding ingredients
Question: If there is a long list of ingredients that sound like chemicals on a food package, should I avoid…
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Partner content: What Can I Do With Tofu?
Tofu is the curd (like a cheese) of soybeans and comes in different textures from soft or silken to firm…
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Partner content: Ingredient Intelligence
Did you know that ingredients are listed from most to least? What that means is that when you see the…
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Partner content: Smart Snacks
When you’re busy it’s easy to grab something like a candy bar or soda to give you a quick hit…
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Partner content: The "Dirty Dozen" list
Question: Should I buy my fruits and vegetables based on the “Dirty Dozen” list?
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Partner content: Reading List
Periodically I like to share some of the books I’ve been reading. Would love to hear what’s on your Kindle…
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Partner content: St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner you may be thinking of some Irish or green colored foods or…
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Partner content: 3 uses for Plain Greek Yogurt
One item I often have in my fridge is plain Greek yogurt. I like it because it has no added…
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Partner content: Jam and fruit spread sources with less sugar
Question: I really like having jam with my toast or biscuit in the morning but many of them seem to…
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Sponsored: Brown eggs vs. white eggs, any difference?
Question: Are brown eggs better or healthier than white and do they taste different?
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Sponsored: Don't feel like cooking? You still have meal options!
Question: My mother is in her 80’s and lives alone. While generally she is very healthy and active, I worry…
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Sponsored: Familiar Favorite gets 2024 Nod
Recently I interviewed Stu Helm, podcaster and Asheville Food Tours guide, for the “Ingles Information Aisle” on News Radio 570…
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Sponsored: ‘The More You Do…the More You’re Able to Do’
I remember my mom saying this when I remarked one time on how busy and active she was even well…
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Sponsored: Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)
We tend to think of sodas when we hear ‘sugar sweetened beverages’ (SSB), but, according to the CDC, the list…
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Sponsored: 5 Ways to Eat More Veggies
Question: I’m really good about eating vegetables in the summer when more of them are in season locally and when…
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Sponsored: The Bonus of BEANS
One of my resolutions for 2024 is to try and incorporate more beans into our weekly meals.
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Sponsored: Give your water some flavor
Question: I feel like I should be drinking more water, but I really don’t like plain water. Any suggestions?
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Sponsored: New(ish) Local Products
You may have spotted some new local items in the local foods display at your Ingles Market. (you can find…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.
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Sponsored: Donating What’s Needed: Food, Funds and Time
This is the time of year when many food-related charities could really use our help to assist individuals and families…
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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…
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Sponsored: SUPERMARKET MYTH #1: Shop the Perimeter of the Store for “Healthy Food”
Fact: Nutritious and economical items can be found throughout the store.
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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…
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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…
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Sponsored: Fall foods
As we move from fall into winter and cooler temperatures it’s always fun to start adding more seasonal foods and…
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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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