Partner content: Trends/Fads for 2026
Two of the trends/fads that you can expect to see reflected in products on the shelves at your local Ingles Markets are callouts for protein amounts and callouts for fiber amounts.
Both protein and fiber are macronutrients.
Most people think about protein coming from meat, chicken, fish, eggs and dairy products and fiber coming from fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
If you’re looking for protein AND fiber, think about how you can add foods with fiber to that protein-rich meal. (example: A serving of chicken or fish along with a salad or grilled vegetables)
If you want to add more protein to a fiber-rich, plant-based meal, adding some animal-based protein would do the trick. (example: A bowl of grilled vegetables and grains topped with grated cheese or scrambled egg)
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Want to eat foods that already have both protein and fiber? You’re not going to find that in animal products! Look for beans (including soy beans/edamame) and legumes (canned or dried), steel-cut oats, nuts, seeds (especially chia seeds), wild rice, tofu, tempeh
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
facebook.com/LeahMcgrathDietitian
800-334-4936
