Sponsored: Leah’s List of Book Recommendations

One of my “Pandemic Positives” has been reading more non-fiction books. Pre-Pandemic I’d describe my reading habits as “escapism”; I’d…
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Sponsored: Ways to Save on Grocery Shopping

It’s no secret that the cost of food items has increased at supermarkets across the country since the start of…
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6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Creditworthiness is defined by a three-digit credit score and could be the key to a healthy financial life. Good credit…
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Sponsored: What does “grass fed” mean and is it better for you?

It’s important to understand that most beef cattle graze on grasses. Even when cattle are moved to feedlots, their rations, calculated…
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Sponsored: The Team Players of the Food Scene

The term “superfood” is a marketing term used to sell products. Each year a different pricey “superfood” seems to attract…
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Sponsored: Coping with Covid19 – Shopper Tips

It is undeniable that starting in March of 2020 the global Pandemic has caused disruptions in the supply chain. The…
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Sponsored: Looking at Labels

With so many food items in the supermarket it can get confusing. What should you pay attention to? Where should…
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Sponsored: How do your nuts measure up?

Often people talk about nuts in a general way, as if they all taste the same, and we know that’s…
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Sponsored: All about iron

What foods are the best sources of iron? Animal, fish/seafood and poultry products are the best and offer the most…
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5 Tips to Save Big in the New Year

The dawning of a new year brings a surge of energy and opportunity. If there’s ever a time to reassess…
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Sponsored: Budget shopping

The USDA has introduced a new app to make money saving shopping easier. This new free tool can be downloaded…
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Sponsored: What to do with fresh cranberries

If you think about a bag of fresh cranberries like a tart fruit it may be easier to think about how…
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Sponsored: Low-sodium foods

Q: My doctor has said to cut down on sodium. Why can’t I find foods that have no sodium?
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Sponsored: What to do with ... APPLES

Have you ever bought a big bag of apples for yourself or your family with the intention of using them…
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Sponsored: Donating to Food Banks

If you’re considering donating food items to your local food pantry, food bank or a shelter that provides emergency food…
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Sponsored: Add some PROTEIN to your breakfast

While most people in the U.S. consume enough protein during the day, we often load it into our lunch and…
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Sponsored: 10 tips for budget-friendly meals

• Sign up for an Ingles Advantage card 
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Sponsored: Food sensitivity panels

Question: Often after I eat my stomach hurts. Could I be sensitive to a food and should I do one…
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Sponsored: Superfoods

Question: What are some “superfoods” that you would recommend?
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Sponsored: Should we Eat the Way our Ancestors Ate?

This notion of the fact that food was better or we were better off in ancestral times is a logical…
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Sponsored: Magnesium … why you need it and where to find it

What is it and why do you need it? 
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Sponsored: Eating organic on a budget

Q: I have arthritis and am trying to follow a healthy diet but am on a fixed income so organic…
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Sponsored: Looking for Local at Ingles Markets

Once the weather starts to cool down and fall makes an appearance; you may think that you can no longer…
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Sponsored: Low-carb snack ideas

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: Can-tastic: Enjoying Canned Foods

Recently I attended a webinar sponsored by a company that specializes in canned fruits and vegetables. I got a chance…
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Sponsored: Loss of Smell (and taste)

These days we are aware that one of the symptoms of Covid19 for many people is a loss of smell…
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Sponsored: Omega 3's and Fish

There is a lot of talk about the  benefits of omega 3's when it comes our brains and cognitive health.…
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Sponsored: Long term effects of Food Poisoning

You’ll often hear dietitians and public health officials talk about food safety: 
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Sponsored: Do vitamins and supplements help prevent COVID-19?

Q: Are there vitamin or herbal supplements I should be taking to prevent Covid19 or to boost my immune system?
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Sponsored: Frozen meals for diabetics

Q: Would you recommend frozen meals for someone with diabetes? 
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Sponsored: Meat allergies

Q: Is it possible to be allergic to meat? 
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Sponsored: Are seed oils bad to use?

Q: Are “seed oils” bad to use? 
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Sponsored: Folkmoot Summerfest 2021

Folkmoot, North Carolina’s Official International Folk Festival, returns with the reimagining of its Summerfest, scheduled from Thur., July 22 to…
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Sponsored: Need a pureed or mostly liquid temporary diet?

Q: I need to have some oral surgery and will need to be on a diet that is mostly liquids for…
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Sponsored: Added sugar in bread

Q: If someone has pre-diabetes (borderline diabetes) is it safe to eat breads with no added sugar? 
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Sponsored: Nu-trish milk

Q: What is the difference between the Laura Lynn "Nu-trish" milk and the Laura Lynn regular 1% milk? 
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Sponsored: Disappearing items

Q: I was buying this item at Ingles and suddenly it has disappeared! What happened to it?
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Sponsored: Dawsonville, Georgia: Fun, Adventure & Relaxation

Dawsonville, Georgia sits just an hour north of Atlanta nestled in the foothill of the Appalachian Mountains. Etched into the landscape…
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Sponsored: Lactation cookies

Q: Do "lactation cookies" work?
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Sponsored: Pickle trivia

How’s your pickle knowledge?
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Sponsored: Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN

 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: Does local honey relieve seasonal allergies?

Q: Should I be buying local honey to prevent or relieve seasonal allergies?
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Sponsored: Architectural News with Tab Bonidy

With decades of experience in the world of architecture, TAB Associates are leaders in the industry. Firm CEO, Tab Bonidy,…
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Sponsored: Produce Picks-try something new!

Are you a creature of habit when it comes to buying produce? How about trying some new/different items! 
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Sponsored: Food Fears vs Food Facts

There's a lot of information as well as misinformation about food and nutrition these days. It can definitely get confusing. 
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Sponsored: Franny Tacy, A Trailblazer In The World Of Hemp

CBD was relatively unknown to the world a few years ago. Today, you can purchase a variety of CBD products…
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Sponsored: Try something new

Fruits & Vegetables at Ingles Markets
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Sponsored: Nutrient Dense versus Calorie Dense

Have you heard the term "nutrient dense"? This often means something very different than calorie dense.
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Sponsored: Keto-friendly foods

Q: What are some “keto-friendly” foods that Ingles sells? 
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Sponsored: Caution with supplements

Often we hear that different vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements may help with everything from our skin elasticity to gut…
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