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I think you may be referring to gluten-free products and people avoiding bread either because of gluten or because they…
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Sponsored: Checking Up On Your Health Information

These days there’s so much information about our health easily available to us. We can click on our smart phones…
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1678 Brown Ave., Waynesville. Thursday, March 7 • 3-6 p.m.
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201 Barber Blvd, Waynesville. Thursday, February 7, 3-6 p.m.
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There are so many different types of eggs at my Ingles store these days... can you explain what some of…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local in Asheville

1141 Tunnel Road, Asheville, Thursday, January 24 • 3-6 p.m. Meet 20+ local farmers and craft food, sauce, beer and cider makers and…
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Sponsored: Should you "Detox" and "Cleanse" your way into 2019?

It's that time of year when many of us, filled with remorse over one too many cookies or glasses of…
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According to the Chinese horoscope calendar, 2019 is the “Year of the Pig.” The pig represents “…wealth and generosity” (Source: https://chinesenewyear2019.org/horoscope/).  That’s about…
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Sponsored: What’s New for 2019?

Every year it’s fun to predict what will be the new food fads or trends. This year “plant-based” is the…
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Sponsored: Healthy Habits … Don’t Stop During the Holidays

Looking for an easy to use eating plan that’s not a fad diet with a long list of foods you…
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Sponsored: Healthy Holidays Ahead

It’s important not to neglect our health and fitness during the holidays.
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Sponsored: Supermarket Vocabulary

Inside Ingles: Supermarket Vocabulary 
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Sponsored: What To Do with Leftover (Canned) Pumpkin

Canned pumpkin is an excellent source of beta carotene (vitamin A) and fiber so if you have extra cans of…
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Sponsored: Processed Foods … should you avoid them?

Sometimes we hear people make statements like, “I don’t eat any processed foods!” …and then open up a Greek yogurt…
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Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local

Taste of Local, Ingles in Weaverville. 140 Weaver Blvd. Thursday, November 15 • 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local

Taste of Local, Ingles in Weaverville. 140 Weaver Blvd. Thursday, November 15 • 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: October is National PASTA Month!

Many trendy diets like keto, whole30, paleo and carnivore all slam carbohydrates and particularly pasta, but pasta can be part…
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Sponsored: Did you know that you have a DIETITIAN on call?

Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN is the Corporate Dietitian for Ingles Markets. She can answer your questions about food from the…
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Sponsored: The (Nutrition) Truth Changes

We used to have an expression in the Army, “The truth changes.” 
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Sponsored: Diet after diabetes

My husband is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and I don't know where to start as far as what…
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Sponsored: Sugar in fruit juice

Is it bad to give my child fruit juice? One of my friends is giving me a hard time because…
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Sponsored: Know your farm ... know your farmers

There is increasing interest in knowing where our food comes from. But how about milk? I recently posted a photo…
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Sponsored: Omega 3 options

My doctor has recommended that I get more omega 3's in my diet but I don't like fish. What are some…
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Sponsored: Calories in the Coffee Cup/Drink

I’m a fan of coffee but keep in mind that calories can easily add up!
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Sponsored: Is the rotisserie chicken at Ingles hormone-free?

Is the rotisserie chicken at Ingles hormone-free?
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Sponsored: Looking for Local?

Ever wonder how many local ( Western NC) products we sell at Ingles? 
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Sponsored: What Does “Local” Mean to You?

Over the years I have asked the question, “What does local mean to you when we talk about food?” Whether…
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Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local

What is “Taste of Local?” Your opportunity to meet some of the local farmers, vendors and artisan food, beer and cider…
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Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local

Taste of Local Ingles in West Waynesville • 1678 Brown Ave #1. Thursday, July 26 • 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: Take a bite... "Feed the Dialogue NC"

Ingles Markets puts a priority on supporting local farmers and vendors by purchasing produce, grocery and meat items from local…
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Sponsored: What does "grain-free" mean and does this mean grains are bad?

In today's marketing world we often see "free-from" claims that may lead us to believe that whatever a product is…
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Sponsored: The History of “Texas Pete” Hot Sauce

When you think of North Carolina hot sauces, the first one that comes to mind may not be Texas Pete®.…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

Ingles in Candler, NC. 1572 Sand Hill Road. Thursday, June 14 • 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: Beef vs Broccoli - Fake News?

Recently an infographic appeared on social media showing a cube of cooked meat on the end of a fork next…
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Sponsored: Simple kitchen swaps

Worst feeling ever… you’re in the middle of cooking dinner and realize you’re missing an ingredient or have run out…
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Sponsored: What is grass-finished beef?

Do you have grass-finished beef at Ingles and does that mean that it is organic? What’s the difference Do you have…
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Sponsored: What do you do as the Dietitian for Ingles?

As the Corporate Dietitian for Ingles Markets I do a variety of things! Here are the “Top 10”:
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Sponsored: Vegetarian vs. Plant-Based

What's the difference between “vegetarian” and “plant-based”?
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Sponsored: What is "cross-contact"?

A friend of mine has celiac disease and must be careful of “cross contact.” What does that mean?
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Sponsored: What dairy-free items do you sell at Ingles?

I am trying to avoid eating dairy because it makes me feel bad.
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

Thursday, April 26 • 3:30-6:30 p.m. Ingles Markets, 684 N. Broad St., Brevard.
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Sponsored: Do some organic farmers use pesticides?

Though some organic marketers would like you to believe that organic means “pesticide-free”; organic farmers can use pesticides as long…
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Sponsored: What's in a glass of milk?

Often underappreciated, a simple glass of cow’s milk is a nutritional powerhouse. 
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Sponsored: The ‘Swiss Army Knives’ of Foods

Do you have a Swiss Army Knife or a Multi-purpose tool that serves a variety of functions? There are also…
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Sponsored: What's the Difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) is a licensed title.
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

Thursday, March 15th • Ingles Markets, 29 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: Ingles deli rotisserie chicken

How do I know the rotisserie chickens are safe to eat? How long are they left out?
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Sponsored: Supermarket Myths & Misunderstandings

Myth: The numerical code on the sticker on fruits and vegetable is put there for consumer information.
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

Taste of Local — Thursday February 22. Ingles Markets, 301 Long Shoals Road, Arden NC. 3-6 p.m.
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Taste of Local — Thursday February 22. Ingles Markets, 301 Long Shoals Road, Arden NC. 3-6 p.m.
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