Partner content: On Vitamin/Mineral/Herbal Supplements
Have you been advised by your MD or PCP to take a vitamin or mineral or herbal supplement?
“Dietary supplements are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they reach the market.
Partner content: Cross-contact or Cross-contamination – What’s the Difference?
Cross-contamination is the term used when pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) that may result in food borne illnesses (food poisoning) are transferred from:
1. a surface to another surface - e.g. using the same cutting board to prepare raw meat and cooked meat
Partner content: Sensationalism and Seed Oils
These days there’s a lot of negativity about “seed oils”. According to some of the social media “influencers”, seed oils are ones made from: canola, corn, cottonseed, soybeans, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, flaxseed, and sesame seeds.
Partner content: Easy-to-swallow foods
Question: I have some difficulty with chewing and swallowing. What are some soft foods with protein that won’t cause me too many issues?
Partner content: Dinner — Something for Everyone?
Whether it’s a family gathering or a co-worker get together, what kind of meal can you make that will please everyone?
Partner content: What meat is hormone-free?
Question: Which of your pork, poultry and beef products at Ingles Markets are “hormone-free”?
Partner content: Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Rethinking Your Drink
There seems to be more interest lately in non-alcoholic (NA) beverages. These run the gamut from mixed drinks without alcohol (aka “mocktails”) to beer and wine that can be classified as NA when they have less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).
Partner content: Does milk cause mucus?
Question: Does Milk Cause Mucus When You Have a Cold?
Partner content: Fiber for constipation?
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?
Partner content: Zucchini: In Season – 10 Ways to Use It
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.