Sponsored: The basics of beef — what do cows eat?

Based on a visit to Brasstown Beef (supplier for Ingles Markets)  for entire post: http://inglesinfoaisle.com/dirty-boots-and-the-basics-of-beef
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Sponsored: Taste of Local in Waynesville

Ingles Markets in Waynesville: Barber Blvd. Thursday, December 15, 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: What is that on top of my yogurt?

I normally buy plain yogurt and sometimes there's a slightly yellow liquid floating on top. What is that and is…
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Sponsored: Smiling Hara Tempeh

Ingles warmly welcomes one of our newest LOCAL vendors, Smiling Hara Tempeh. 
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Sponsored: Ingles warmly welcomes one of our newest LOCAL vendors...

Sunshine Sammies ice cream sandwiches are available in our FROZEN FOOD section.
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Sponsored: Meet Leah McGrath, Ingles corporate dietitian
 

Sponsored: Meet Leah McGrath, Ingles corporate dietitian

What sort of training or degrees do you have? I have two undergraduate degrees, a B.A. in Speech Communications from…
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Sponsored: The keys to carbohydrate counting
 

Sponsored: The keys to carbohydrate counting

QUESTION: I have noticed you have a gluten-free section and tag items that are gluten-free – why not a sugar-free section…
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Sponsored: Controlling sodium in your diet
 

Sponsored: Controlling sodium in your diet

QUESTION: I have high blood pressure and have been told to cut down on salt and sodium. What should I…
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Sponsored: Know the difference between organic and non-gmo
 

Sponsored: Know the difference between organic and non-gmo

QUESTION: What's the difference between an organic label and the non-gmo project seal? 
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Sponsored: Learn more about a gluten-free diet
 

Sponsored: Learn more about a gluten-free diet

QUESTION: One of my New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier and so I have been trying a gluten-free diet. …
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Sponsored: Healthy ways to make your oatmeal more exciting
 

Sponsored: Healthy ways to make your oatmeal more exciting

QUESTION: I get bored with my plain old oatmeal. Can you give me some ideas on some different things to…
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Sponsored: Should I be concerned about BPA in can liners?
 

Sponsored: Should I be concerned about BPA in can liners?

QUESTION: Should I be worried about BPA liners in cans and be buying BPA-free cans? Answer: While some brands do offer…
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Sponsored: Can you come do a presentation for my group?
 

Sponsored: Can you come do a presentation for my group?

QUESTION: Do you do talks for the public and if so, what is the cost? Answer: Yes! I frequently do…
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Sponsored: Where does Laura Lynn milk come from?
 

Sponsored: Where does Laura Lynn milk come from?

QUESTION: Where does Ingles Laura Lynn milk come from? ANSWER: Most (80%) of the dairy farmers who supply Ingles Markets…
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Sponsored: Living with lactose intolerance
 

Sponsored: Living with lactose intolerance

QUESTION: I have lactose intolerance. Is it better for me to buy goat's milk and cheeses than cow's milk and cheeses?…
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Sponsored: All about quinoa
 

Sponsored: All about quinoa

QUESTION: I have heard a lot about quinoa but I don’t know how to cook it. ANSWER: Quinoa is often…
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Sponsored: Know the different grades of meat
 

Sponsored: Know the different grades of meat

QUESTION: What are the different grades of meat and what does it mean? ANSWER: The major grades of meat are:…
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Sponsored: Check out "Taste of Local" events
 

Sponsored: Check out "Taste of Local" events

QUESTION: A friend told me about your “Taste of Local” events but I have never gone to one. What are…
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Sponsored: The difference between "dietitian" and "nutritionist"
 

Sponsored: The difference between "dietitian" and "nutritionist"

QUESTION: What’s the difference between a “dietitian” and a “nutritionist?” ANSWER: Great question, especially since it's National Nutrition Month! I…
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Sponsored: What's behind the USDA Certified Organic designation?
 

Sponsored: What's behind the USDA Certified Organic designation?

QUESTION: When something is USDA certified organic does it mean the farmer doesn’t use pesticides on their crops or orchards? ANSWER: This…
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Sponsored: Visit the Mother Earth News Fair
 

Sponsored: Visit the Mother Earth News Fair

QUESTION: I heard you were going to be at the Mother Earth News Fair. When and where is it and what…
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Sponsored: How local is "local" food?
 

Sponsored: How local is "local" food?

QUESTION: When Ingles talks about offering “local” food what do you mean by that? Is there a certain area or…
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Sponsored: Make those kids eat veggies!
 

Sponsored: Make those kids eat veggies!

QUESTION: My 8 year old child is very resistant to trying new vegetables. Can you give me some ideas on…
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Sponsored: Sugar occurs naturally in milk
 

Sponsored: Sugar occurs naturally in milk

QUESTION: Why is there sugar in my milk? ANSWER: When you see grams of sugar listed on the nutrition facts…
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Sponsored: What are good sources of protein besides meat?
 

Sponsored: What are good sources of protein besides meat?

QUESTION: I don’t like to eat red meat … How much protein should I be getting each day and what are…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local comes to Waynesville
 

Sponsored: Taste of Local comes to Waynesville

QUESTION: I heard there’s a Taste of Local next week at one of your stores. Is it free? Who will…
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Sponsored: What is the function of cellulose in food?
 

Sponsored: What is the function of cellulose in food?

QUESTION: I noticed that CELLULOSE is listed as an ingredient in my shredded cheese. What is that?  ANSWER: Cellulose is part…
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Sponsored: What is the difference between field corn and sweet corn?
 

Sponsored: What is the difference between field corn and sweet corn?

QUESTION: What is the difference between field corn and sweet corn? ANSWER: First, let’s start with the fact that there…
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Sponsored: What do you do as the Ingles dietitian?
 

Sponsored: What do you do as the Ingles dietitian?

QUESTION: What kinds of things do you do as the dietitian for Ingles?  ANSWER: My job is primarily to inform…
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Sponsored: Should I be worried about arsenic in my food?
 

Sponsored: Should I be worried about arsenic in my food?

QUESTION: Should I be worried about arsenic in my food?   ANSWER: There are two different types of arsenic, organic…
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Sponsored: Can genetically modified wheat cause sensitivity?
 

Sponsored: Can genetically modified wheat cause sensitivity?

QUESTION: Could I be sensitive to wheat because it has been genetically modified? ANSWER:  NO! 
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Sponsored: Local at Ingles … Might be your neighborhood business or farm
 

Sponsored: Local at Ingles … Might be your neighborhood business or farm

Ingles founder, Robert Ingle, always had the goal of buying as much as possible from local farmers and vendors/suppliers. That…
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Sponsored: Finding gluten-free products at Ingles
 

Sponsored: Finding gluten-free products at Ingles

QUESTION: Why aren’t all of your gluten free items on one aisle at my Ingles store? ANSWER: There are several…
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Sponsored: What should I be looking at when I buy cereal?
 

Sponsored: What should I be looking at when I buy cereal?

QUESTION: What should I be looking at when I buy cereal? Fiber? Calories? Fat? Sugar....I'm so confused! ANSWER:  Eating cereal…
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Sponsored: Are chickens given steroids?
 

Sponsored: Are chickens given steroids?

QUESTION: Are chickens given steroids?  ANSWER:  NO! Despite what you may have heard from that TV celebrity doctor, the fearmongering…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local is August 13
 

Sponsored: Taste of Local is August 13

Experience a “TASTE of LOCAL” at Ingles Markets in Asheville — 1865 Hendersonville Road. Thursday, August 13th  3:30 - 6:00
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Sponsored: Do I need to snack?
 

Sponsored: Do I need to snack?

I really don’t get hungry between meals… do I really need to snack? Answer: There is no rule that says…
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Sponsored: What is acetic acid?
 

Sponsored: What is acetic acid?

Question: What is acetic acid and is it bad for me? Answer: Acetic acid…. sounds like one of those scary chemical ingredients…
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Sponsored: Is canola oil a good choice?
 

Sponsored: Is canola oil a good choice?

Question: Is canola oil safe and healthy for me to use? Answer: Yes! I use it myself for cooking and baking. Here…
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Sponsored: What is the 'milk drive?'
 

Sponsored: What is the 'milk drive?'

Question:  What is this “Milk Drive” that I’ve heard Ingles is doing? Answer:  Ingles, in cooperation with Feeding America, is…
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Sponsored: When is the new Enka/Candler store opening?
 

Sponsored: When is the new Enka/Candler store opening?

Question: When is the new Enka/Candler store opening? Answer: Our newest Ingles Markets is slated to open on Thursday, September 17th.…
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Sponsored: Should I eat like my great-grandmother?
 

Sponsored: Should I eat like my great-grandmother?

Question: What do you think of trying to “eat the way my great-grandmother ate”? Answer: I call brief messages about food or nutrition…
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Sponsored: Will I fail a drug test if I eat hemp?
 

Sponsored: Will I fail a drug test if I eat hemp?

Question: I have been hearing a lot about hemp lately. Do you sell products with hemp at Ingles? Will I fail…
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Sponsored: Does Ingles milk contain "rBST"?
 

Sponsored: Does Ingles milk contain "rBST"?

QUESTION: Does your Ingles brand milk contain "rBST" ? ANSWER:  NO! rBST ( Bovine Somatotropin) and rBGH ( Bovine Growth Hormone) are artificial…
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Sponsored: Are sugar alcohols safe for those with diabetes?
 

Sponsored: Are sugar alcohols safe for those with diabetes?

Question: I have diabetes, are sugar alcohols safe for me to consume?  Answer: Sugar alcohols can be found in many sugar-free and…
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Sponsored: Asheville Gluten Free Educational Event and Vendor Showcase
 

Sponsored: Asheville Gluten Free Educational Event and Vendor Showcase

Saturday, October 31st – 8am-3pm (registration 7am)  Doubletree Hotel Asheville – 115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville
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Sponsored: Roots and Branches — The Cracker King and Queen
 

Sponsored: Roots and Branches — The Cracker King and Queen

When you’ve operated a successful restaurant in Asbury Park, New Jersey patronized by the famous, including Bruce Springsteen, and then…
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Sponsored: Organic vs. non-gmo
 

Sponsored: Organic vs. non-gmo

What’s the difference between organic and non-gmo (not genetically engineered)?  I frequently hear from people who believe that there are various…
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Sponsored: Are you being fooled by labels?
 

Sponsored: Are you being fooled by labels?

Shoppers are innundated with so much information on packaging these days that it can be confusing. It's important to remember…
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Sponsored: Being Thankful on Thanksgiving
 

Sponsored: Being Thankful on Thanksgiving

I am not a big fan of the “don’t eat that” messages on Thanksgiving or the ones that try and…
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