Sponsored: Waste Not Want Not — Reducing Fruit/Vegetable Waste
 

Sponsored: Waste Not Want Not — Reducing Fruit/Vegetable Waste

We are probably all guilty of buying fruit or vegetables and forgetting them in the back of the fridge or…
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Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local

Ingles Markets, 575 New Leceister Hwy. Asheville. Thurs. May 26 • 3-6 p.m.
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Sponsored: The Path to Becoming a Supermarket Dietitian
 

Sponsored: The Path to Becoming a Supermarket Dietitian

Dietetic Internship: In early June of 1996 I completed my nine month dietetic internship from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in…
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Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local
 

Sponsored: Ingles Taste of Local

Thursday, June 30th — Ingles Market, 1980 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville
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Sponsored: Caring for the Cows
 

Sponsored: Caring for the Cows

What do dairy cows feed on?   Bart Ramsey: They graze on grasses that we grow like ryegrass, bluegrass and fescue.…
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Sponsored: Caring for the Cows, Part 2
 

Sponsored: Caring for the Cows, Part 2

What would you say to people who think that dairy farmers give their cows antibiotics all the time or that antibiotics…
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Sponsored: Added sugar
 

Sponsored: Added sugar

The new Nutrition Facts panel will go into effect in a little over a year (July 2018).   For the…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local in Weaverville
 

Sponsored: Taste of Local in Weaverville

Ingles Markets • Thursday, July 28th | 3-6pm Ingles Markets in Weaverville, NC on Weaver Blvd.  Meet some of our local farmers…
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Sponsored: What is Erythritol?

What is ERYTHRITOL? I noticed this ingredient on some stevia sweetener I bought at Ingles. 
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

Taste of Local - Ingles Markets in West Waynesville (Hazelwood) • 1678 Brown Ave. Thursday, January 25th 3-6pm.
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Sponsored: Short ingredient lists

Myth: We should only eat food with a short (4 or 5) list of ingredients.
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Sponsored: Facts about processed foods

Myth: Processed foods are bad!
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Sponsored: Gluten facts

Myth: Gluten-free products are healthier and if you eat them it will make you lose weight.
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Sponsored: Is the date on the milk a 'sell by' or 'best by' date?

Laura Lynn milk tastes so good! Is the date on the milk a “sell by” or “best buy” date?
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Sponsored: Dieting Tips

My husband and I are really frustrated. We have been trying to lose weight but it doesn't seem to be…
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Sponsored: Food Facts vs. Fiction — Mythbusting about Food

“White foods are bad and we shouldn't eat them!” — This saying comes from folks that seek to eliminate some…
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Sponsored: Food Myths and Misunderstanding

True or False? “Processed foods are bad” – Not Necessarily - Processing means taking a food from an inedible state and…
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Sponsored: Food Forecast for 2018

What new foods and beverages will you be seeing on shelves as we move into 2018?
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Sponsored: What is EDTA and why is it in food?

First of all, EDTA (calcium disodium ethylene-diaminetetraacetate) is a really long name for an ingredient! But don’t let that scare…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

As fall arrives in Western Carolina we know that there are fewer locally grown fruits and vegetables available but you…
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Sponsored: Why get a flu shot?

Years ago... I got the flu (influenza). It wasn’t fun. I was miserably sick and ran a high fever for…
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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: Diet and diabetes

I have Type 2 diabetes and want to make sure I am following the right type of diet. Can you recommend…
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Sponsored: More Than Mayo and Mustard ... Expanding Your Condiment Range

Condiments are “…edible food items added to a dish or a meal…not strictly necessary but serve to enhance the flavor.”…
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Sponsored: September is Family Meals Month

September is #FamilyMealsMonth – a good time to remind ourselves that enjoying a meal together as a family has many…
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Sponsored: What is an “anti-inflammatory diet”?

Certain foods may be considered “anti-inflammatory” if they help lessen the effects of some diseases and problems linked to chronic…
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Sponsored: Back-to-school snack tips

Dear Leah: I need some snack ideas for my classroom that are dairy-free and shelf stable. — Back to School Teacher
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Sponsored: Taste of Local

Thursday, August 24, 3-6 p.m. Ingles Market at 1865 Hendersonville Rd.
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Sponsored: Thinking About Backyard Chickens? You should know about Salmonella

What is Salmonella...and how can you avoid getting it?
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Sponsored: Is the pork at Ingles pasture-raised?

Is the pork at Ingles pasture-raised?
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Sponsored: Is raw milk safe?

A friend of mine says drinking raw milk is healthy. Is this true?
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Sponsored: The MIND diet

What is the MIND diet?
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Sponsored: Connect with us

Connect with me and Ingles Market to find out about events, new items at Ingles, health, food and nutrition information.
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Sponsored: Be a Smart Shopper...not a Scared Shopper

It seems like every day there's a different headline, tweet or Facebook post warning us against specific foods or ingredients in our…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local in Candler

Thursday, June 29th 3-6pm Ingles Market on Sand Hill Road, Candler NC.
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Sponsored: What's the reason for misting produce?

What is used to mist the produce in the Produce Section and why do they need to be misted?
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Sponsored: Have a Listen to "Ingles Information Aisle"

For the past 11 years I've been the host of the "Ingles Information Aisle" that airs every Saturday morning on…
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Sponsored: 'Taste of Local' in Hendersonville

Don’t miss “TASTE OF LOCAL” at Ingles Market in Hendersonville (Spartanburg Hwy) Thursday, May 25th • 3-6 p.m. Meet over 20 local farmers, entrepreneurs…
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Sponsored: Peanut butter

One of the staples in my fridge is a jar of natural, no sugar-added peanut butter.  I prefer crunchy because…
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Sponsored: How can you learn more about farming or get your kids to learn more?

Most of us did not grow up on farms and we may not even see a farm on our daily…
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Sponsored: Sugar - this year’s VILLAIN ingredient!

Having been a dietitian for over 20 years, I've seen fingers pointed at many supposed "villains" of weight and health…
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Sponsored: Welcoming new brands to Ingles Markets!

Ingles is pleased to welcome some new local food entrepreneurs. Look for these local products (and many others) at your Ingles store:
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Sponsored: Welcome (back) to downtown Hendersonville, Ingles Markets!

A brand new Ingles Market on Spartanburg Highway will be opening April 20th.  Be sure and stop by and check…
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Sponsored: Welcome to Ingles, Tyger River Smart Farms

You may notice some bright green live basil plants in the produce section of your Ingles Market with a "Tyger…
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Sponsored: Phrases that Make (this) Dietitian Crazy

Cleanse - As in “I’m going on a 30-day cleanse so I’m not eating____.”
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Sponsored: Which foods are best for skin health?

Question: My son who is 17 years old was recently advised by his dermatologist to eliminate some foods to see…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local in Canton

Ingles Markets, 630 Champion Dr., Canton. Thursday, March 23 · 3 to 6 p.m.
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Sponsored: What is an "AGvocate"

An "agvocate" is someone who advocates for agriculture. I didn't grow up on a farm,  perhaps like some of you.…
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Sponsored: How to reduce sodium?

Question: My doctor advised me to get less sodium because of high blood pressure. I really like canned soups but…
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Sponsored: Taste of Local Feb. 23

Ingles Markets 1865 Hendersonville Rd. (Skyland) Thursday, February 23, 3-6 p.m. Meet local farmers, food entrepreneurs, cider makers and brewers and…
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