Partner content: Easy-to-swallow foods

Question: I have some difficulty with chewing and swallowing. What are some soft foods with protein that won’t cause me too many issues? 

Partner content: Dinner — Something for Everyone?

Whether it’s a family gathering or a co-worker get together, what kind of meal can you make that will please everyone? 

Partner content: What meat is hormone-free?

Question: Which of your pork, poultry and beef products at Ingles Markets are “hormone-free”? 

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 (aka “mocktails”) to beer and wine that can be classified as NA when they have less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). 

Partner content: Does milk cause mucus?

Question: Does Milk Cause Mucus When You Have a Cold? 

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.  What foods have fiber and how much should I get? 

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, you can always purchase fresh zucchini at your local Ingles Market. 

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 into a sweet and juicy fresh peach, but what are some other ways you can use those peaches? 

The problem of childhood hunger can be fixed

A recent town hall in Cullowhee laid out a heartbreaking problem in our public schools, as well as a sensible solution. The problem is hunger. The solution is to provide free meals to all students in our public schools. But, how do we get there? 

Partner content: Tomato Season

We are coming into peak tomato season in the Southeast and with it comes an abundance of tomatoes in the produce section at your local Ingles Markets as well as backyard gardens.

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