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. 

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? 

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

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). 

Question: Does Milk Cause Mucus When You Have a Cold? 

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? 

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. 

You should be seeing local and regionally grown peaches in your Ingles Markets produce section. There’s nothing quite like biting into a sweet and juicy fresh peach, but what are some other ways you can use those peaches? 

A recent town hall in Cullowhee laid out a heartbreaking problem in our public schools, as well as a sensible solution. The problem is hunger. The solution is to provide free meals to all students in our public schools. But, how do we get there?