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 source of potassium and fiber.
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?
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 eggs, others brown, blue and even green eggshells.
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 sauce, cheese, and toppings – kind of like an open-faced sandwich! As is the case with many things, if you eat pizza in large quantities, and if your toppings are higher in calories then your pizza night may not be the best choice.
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:
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 loaded to your card from your grocery trip and by filling prescriptions at your Ingles Pharmacy and this saves when fueling up at Ingles Fuel Centers.
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” or “no” answer to this. Your physician may run tests to determine whether you need supplements.
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 load.
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 experiencing pain or discomfort, diarrhea or constipation lasting for several days, it is important to speak to your health care provider to rule out any serious health problems and to potentially be tested for celiac disease or other illnesses.
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 and extra-firm. Tofu is a good source of plant-based protein. Soft and silken have the consistency of a Greek yogurt, while firm and extra-firm tofu are more similar to a harder cheese or chicken breast.
