It used to be that meat jerky was something that was primarily purchased by hunters, campers, fishermen and military soldiers as a convenient, portable and satisfying snack. With the advent of low carbohydrate (low carb) diets like Whole30, Keto and Paleo, more of the general public has looked to find snacks that are high in proteim - and the spotlight is on jerky.

Most of us, including children, do not eat enough foods with fiber. Some of the benefits of eating foods with fiber include:

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Our 8 year-old really like cereal for breakfast but I don’t want to buy him ones that are full of sugar. What are some better choices in cereals?

Magnesium tends to be kind of a tricky mineral because adequacy is difficult to assess since it is stored in cells and in the bones. 

My doctor has told me I have diverticulitis. Is there a diet I should be following?

That's certainly not a black or white issue! There are many new products on the market being called "plant-based" which is often a euphemism for vegetarian or vegan products. As with any products you should look beyond the marketing and check the nutrition facts panel and the ingredients. 

How many times a week are you able to sit down together as a family or with friends and enjoy a meal around the table?

Do you have a favorite local food item? Here are just a few of the local food products you can find at your Ingles Market. Look for the local foods sections at your Ingles Market!

My wife likes to use stevia for baking as well as cold and hot tea but I can’t stand the taste – it tastes bitter to me, almost like licorice! What’s going on?