Question:  I’m really good about eating vegetables in the summer when more of them are in season locally and when I have my own garden, but in the winter I know I fall short.

One of my resolutions for 2024 is to try and incorporate more beans into our weekly meals. 

Question: I feel like I should be drinking more water, but I really don’t like plain water. Any suggestions? 

Sometimes we make big goals or pronouncement about our health or fitness that may not be realistic or achievable. Here are some tips about making goals to improve your health: 

Connect with me and Ingles Market to find out about events, new items at Ingles, health, food and nutrition information. 

Question: My doctor has told me I have reflux and need to follow a “reflux diet” but I don’t know what that means. Can you help? 

Fact: Nutritious and economical items can be found throughout the store.

Fiber, most of us forget about it and most of us definitely don’t get enough of it! Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. There is no fiber in meat, milk/dairy, seafood, or fats.

Essential oils are often talked about as a natural product and remedy when it comes to aromatherapy, i.e. certain scents may be pleasant and calming if used in diffusers.