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…
Read More
Partner content: Ingredient Intelligence
Did you know that ingredients are listed from most to least? What that means is that when you see the…
Read More
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…
Read More
Partner content: The "Dirty Dozen" list
Question: Should I buy my fruits and vegetables based on the “Dirty Dozen” list?
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Partner content: Haywood County Arts Council: Where Creativity Connects
You may know the Haywood County Arts Council as a gallery where you can admire and purchase local art. But…
Read More
Sponsored: Brown eggs vs. white eggs, any difference?
Question: Are brown eggs better or healthier than white and do they taste different?
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Sponsored: The Bonus of BEANS
One of my resolutions for 2024 is to try and incorporate more beans into our weekly meals.
Read More
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?
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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,…
Read More
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…
Read More
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.
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Sponsored: SUPERMARKET MYTH #1: Shop the Perimeter of the Store for “Healthy Food”
Fact: Nutritious and economical items can be found throughout the store.
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Sponsored: Fall foods
As we move from fall into winter and cooler temperatures it’s always fun to start adding more seasonal foods and…
Read More
Sponsored: Food: keeping it positive for kids
Our children and even our grandchildren are always watching and listening to what we say and do.
Read More
Sponsored: What About Magnesium for Insomnia?
Question: One of my friends recommended taking magnesium supplements for insomnia. What do you think?
Read More
Sponsored: On Essential Oils: Is Natural Better?
Essential oils are often talked about as a natural product and remedy when it comes to aromatherapy, i.e. certain scents…
Read More
Sponsored: Inexpensive Snack Ideas For Teens
Question: I need some inexpensive snack ideas for my teens that they can make on their own...
Read More
Sponsored: I have diabetes, can I eat potatoes?
Question: Can you eat potatoes if you have diabetes?
Read More
Sponsored: I have diabetes, can I eat carrots?
Question: I have diabetes – do carrots have too much sugar for me to eat?
Read More
Sponsored: Hit the Links to Alleviate Hunger in Haywood County
Funds raised at the Haywood Healthcare Foundation’s annual golf tournament will go toward food insecurity among children and the elderly…
Read More
Sponsored: Does dairy worsen congestion?
Question: Should I avoid milk and dairy products if I have a cold? I’ve been told they produce mucus!
Read More
Sponsored: How important is fruit?
Question: I’m trying to lose weight, should I cut out eating fruit?
Read More
Sponsored: Learn about jackfruit
Question: I’ve been reading about JACKFRUIT and notice that there are many products with jackfruit at Ingles that look like…
Read More
Sponsored: Healthy dessert options for those with diabetes
Question: A friend of mine is coming over for lunch for her birthday. She has diabetes. Should I serve her a sugar-free cake?
Read More
Sponsored: Gluten free
Question: I have been having a lot of stomach and digestive issue and a friend suggested I stop eating gluten.
Read More
Sponsored: Kombucha and gut health
Question: I have been having a lot of stomach issues. Do you think drinking kombucha could help?
Read More
Sponsored: Food and inflammation
Inflammation has become a hot topic lately as we see articles about foods that cause inflammation and an “anti-inflammatory” diet.
Read More
Sponsored: Cross Contact and Cross Contamination: What’s the Difference?
These are terms that are often confused but have very different meanings.
Read More
Sponsored: Are you a Sweet or Salty Melon Person?
Whether it’s a honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, muskmelon, casaba, or some type of melon more difficult to find;
Read More
Sponsored: Fish fillets – the real “fast food”
If you’re looking for a quick dinner protein, look no further than fish fillets – and rainbow trout, a farmed…
Read More
Sponsored: Trout Trivia
Thanks to the cool, clean water in Western NC we are fortunate to have trout farms that raise or farm…
Read More
Sponsored: 6 Summer snacks
The kids are home from school..what are some snacks that won’t break your food budget? Start off by looking for…
Read More
Sponsored: Connect with Us!
Connect with me and Ingles Market to find out about events, new items at Ingles, health, food and nutrition information.
Read More
Sponsored: How Sweet It Is…Sugar by other Names
Lately I’ve been seeing recipes listing different sweeteners as “healthier” and less processed alternatives to sugar.
Read More