We tend to think of sodas when we hear ‘sugar sweetened beverages’ (SSB), but,  according to the CDC, the list of what SSBs includes is quite a bit longer: 

Question:  I’m really good about eating vegetables in the summer when more of them are in season locally and when I have my own garden, but in the winter I know I fall short.

Question: I feel like I should be drinking more water, but I really don’t like plain water. Any suggestions? 

You may have spotted some new local items in the local foods display at your Ingles Market.  (you can find these displays either in the front of the store or the end of an aisle in the middle of the store).

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

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. 

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: 

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

This is the time of year when many food-related charities could really use our help to assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. 

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?