Often we see articles in magazines, posts on social media, reels or videos that feature a celebrity talking about what they eat in a day or week. This person may be an actor, an athlete, or an influencer-- but in most all cases the message is, ‘Eat like me and you could look/perform like me’.

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

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

There are many churches and community relief and service organizations that are and will continue to help in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Please make sure you check on what local area churches may be doing or need in terms of donations. Money is often the best thing to donate so they can buy what they need. Volunteer time is also often appreciated. 

The Paraguariensis tree or Paraguayan Holly, with its holly-like leaves, grows to over 26 feet in height in subtropical regions of northern Argentina, southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

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

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? 

Question: I have PCOS but really crave sweets like baked goods. What are some things I could eat? 

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. 

There are no hard and fast rules about eating when going through cancer treatment. How someone feels is going to depend on the type of treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery), the type of cancer, the part of the body affected and how the person reacts to the treatment.