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Like many of you I bought some extra cans of whole berry cranberry sauce at my Ingles Market. So then…
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The first thing you should pay attention to on the Nutrition Facts panel (the black and white panel on the…
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For fun Halloween treats and more, visit ingles-markets.com/recipes.
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Have you ever been cooking or baking and unintentionally left out or forgotten an ingredient?  Sometimes missing that one crucial…
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Recently I was able to participate in a Zoom webinar by the NC Muscadine Growers Association to learn more about…
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Would it be healthier for me to use honey instead of cane sugar?
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Foods and drinks that are high in added sugar often lead to consumption of excess calories and dental caries so…
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If you or your child has a milk protein allergy or a dietary restriction;  you can find a number of…
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What’s the difference between brown rice and white rice, and which one is more nutritious?
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I’m trying to eat more fish that’s not breaded and fried but need some ideas on how to cook it…
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Is there an easy way to find low-sodium products at Ingles?
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Myth: Celiac disease means you have an allergy to gluten.
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Many of us are looking for easy to prepare dishes with multiple uses, and chili is definitely one of them.…
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How much added sugar should I be consuming per day?
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My doctor has said that I need to buy low-sodium or no salt added food. What should I be looking for?
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If someone has diabetes should they be buying sugar-free products?
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Yes, but the difference isn’t in the nutrition!
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