Sponsored: Fish fillets – the real “fast food”

If you’re looking for a quick dinner protein, look no further than fish fillets – and rainbow trout, a farmed…
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Sponsored: Trout Trivia

Thanks to the cool, clean water in Western NC we are fortunate to have trout farms that raise or farm…
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Sponsored: 6 Summer snacks

The kids are home from school..what are some snacks that won’t break your food budget? Start off by looking for…
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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: How Sweet It Is…Sugar by other Names

Lately I’ve been seeing recipes listing different sweeteners as “healthier” and less processed alternatives to sugar.  
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Sponsored: Picky Eaters: When Should You Be Concerned?

Children often go through phases of refusing certain foods or only wanting to eat specific foods; this can be a…
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Sponsored: How much protein should I be getting in one day?

There is not necessarily an easy answer to this since protein needs depend on a few factors like:
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Sponsored: How can I find low-sodium breads at Ingles?

One quick way to find low(er) sodium products is to use the iCurbside app. This app is available in your…
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Sponsored: How do you make buttermilk

Traditionally buttermilk used to be a naturally fermented beverage, the leftover product of the churning of cream to make butter.
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Sponsored: I'd rather not take any medication…

Question: I would rather not take any medication…are there foods that can help lower my blood pressure and cholesterol?
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Sponsored: Here are some ways to get to the facts

I’ve been a Registered Dietitian for almost 30 years and have served in the US Army as a dietitian and…
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Sponsored: 5 Expensive Mistakes People Make Grocery Shopping

1. Shopping when hungry. When we’re hungry EVERYTHING looks good! We find ourselves putting things in our shopping cart because…
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Sponsored: What Does “Eat Local” Mean When It Comes to Food?

There’s no easy answer to this one because there’s no hard definition of “local”.  For some, local may mean:
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Sponsored: What is Erythritol?

Erythritol is a classified as a polyol or sugar alcohol and is a type of carbohydrate. It is found naturally in…
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Sponsored: A look at "Fasting"

Different forms of “fasting” seem to be in the news a lot lately from “time-restricted eating” (TRE), to intermittent fasting…
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Sponsored: Turn 3 Ingredients into 5 Quick Meal Ideas

How creative are you in the kitchen? What staples do you keep on hand to make quick meals? 
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Sponsored: When “Natural” Isn’t the Best Choice

Often we may see or hear people proclaim that certain products, treatments, foods or ingredients in foods are “natural” and…
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Sponsored: Collagen – What’s the Buzz About?

You may have seen ads on social media or articles about collagen powder (peptides) helping with everything from removing wrinkles…
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Sponsored: Adding dietary fiber

Question: My doctor has told me that I need to increase the amount of fiber in my diet? Can I…
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Sponsored: Recipes to the Rescue at Ingles Table

Are you in a bit of a cooking or baking slump?
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Sponsored: Before You Buy into a Diet or Diet Book…

There are so many diets and diet books out there. Before you buy that book or try that diet your…
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Sponsored: How to reduce Sodium

Question: I’m 75 years old and don’t really cook much. My doctor has said I need to reduce sodium. What…
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Sponsored: Food Safety and Storage Questions

I get a lot of different food safety and food storage questions. Last week’s was about Ingles Rotisserie Chicken. A customer wrote…
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Sponsored: Enjoy your coffee!

We regularly see articles debating the benefits of drinking coffee. Many of us (myself included!) can’t really start the day without…
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Sponsored: Inflammation Inquiry

Question: I’m hearing a lot about foods that reduce inflammation and don’t really understand what that means or what I…
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Sponsored: Food Won’t Fix Everything

It might be surprising to hear a registered dietitian with a degree in Human Nutrition and over 25 years of…
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Sponsored: Fun food gifts

It’s that time of year when think about gift giving and may struggle to have the time or finances to…
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Sponsored: Do I have celiac disease?

Q: I am having a lot of stomach issues and a friend suggested I may have celiac disease and I…
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Sponsored: Book Recommendations

If you’ve got some time before the end of the year to read some books, or are looking for some…
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Sponsored: Saving on Thanksgiving Supper

We’re all aware that many items in the supermarket have increased in price, so it will be no surprise to…
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Sponsored: Where’s the protein?

A balanced eating plan that includes sources of protein is satisfying, and also helps build and maintain muscle mass.
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Sponsored: When “Natural” Isn’t a Good-For-You Choice

Often marketers like to claim that their food, beverage, or supplements are “natural” to make you think that this means…
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Sponsored: Halloween Treat Alternatives

There’s nothing wrong with an occasional treat, but what if you don’t want to give out candy for Halloween? Or…
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Sponsored: Food First: Supplements Should be Secondary

In most cases it is better for us to get our vitamins and minerals and other nutrients from food first…
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Sponsored: When Weight Loss Can Be a Serious Issue

Unplanned weight loss any time in our lives may be a signal of illness and should be addressed with a…
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Sponsored: Sources of potassium

Q: I have high blood pressure and my doctor has told me to get more sources of potassium in my…
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Sponsored: Low-carb and low-sodium snacks

Q: What are some snack ideas for things I could eat that are low in carbohydrates and lower in sodium?
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Sponsored: Helping Our Neighbors

Many local food banks and food pantries have been struggling to meet increased needs in our communities. While requests for assistance…
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Sponsored: Meals for guests who have diabetes

Q: I am having a friend over for dinner who has diabetes and was planning on serving a rotisserie chicken…
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Sponsored: 'Vegetarian fed' chicken

Q: When brands have “vegetarian fed” on chicken packages what does that mean?
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Sponsored: Will becoming vegetarian protect me from getting Covid19?

Q: Will giving up meat and becoming vegetarian protect me from getting Covid19? 
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Sponsored: (More) Reading Recommendations

6 Books worth reading if you like to learn more about medicine, food history, and agriculture.  Let me know what…
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Sponsored: Recommended Reading

Here is a partial list of 12 of the books I’ve read over the past 12 months.  I tend to…
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Sponsored: Healthy ways to gain weight

Q: My elderly mother has lost quite a bit of weight that she couldn’t really afford to lose and her…
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Sponsored: Do You Need to Take Supplements?

Here are some reasons why you may need to take vitamin and mineral supplements:
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Sponsored: Want to Learn More About Supplements?

Taking vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements sounds pretty harmless, right? We often see supplements on supermarket, superstore and pharmacy shelves that…
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Sponsored: Should You Avoid MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)?

Are you a person who thinks you may be allergic or sensitive to MSG? First, let’s take a closer look…
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Sponsored: Spotting fad diets

Frequently I get asked what I think about diet books and fad diets. Since there are so many fad diets,…
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Sponsored: What's the unit price?

If you’re a savvy supermarket shopper, you probably already know what the unit price is. This is the cost or price…
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Sponsored: Summer Snacking

With kids home from school many are looking for summer snack ideas that won’t break the bank and are better…
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