Sponsored: What does "grain-free" mean and does this mean grains are bad?
In today's marketing world we often see "free-from" claims that may lead us to believe that whatever a product is "free-from" is somehow a bad ingredient. Over the years you probably recall seeing: fat-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free items, right? Unfortunately many times these "free-from" claims are just capitalizing on the latest fad diet that eliminates food groups.
Sponsored: The History of “Texas Pete” Hot Sauce
When you think of North Carolina hot sauces, the first one that comes to mind may not be Texas Pete®. The first time I saw Texas Pete® at a North Carolina food show I was perplexed and remember thinking, “Wait a minute, that’s a North Carolina company?”
Sponsored: Taste of Local
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Sponsored: Beef vs Broccoli - Fake News?
Recently an infographic appeared on social media showing a cube of cooked meat on the end of a fork next to a small floret of broccoli on the tines of an adjacent fork. The text questioning "Do you really need to eat meat to get protein?" and showing amount of protein in in 100 calories of beef vs 100 calories broccoli and that there is more protein in 100 calories of broccoli. This is not exactly the whole truth and definitely not an accurate visual representation.
Sponsored: Simple kitchen swaps
Worst feeling ever… you’re in the middle of cooking dinner and realize you’re missing an ingredient or have run out of something.
Sponsored: What is grass-finished beef?
Do you have grass-finished beef at Ingles and does that mean that it is organic? What’s the difference Do you have grass-finished beef at Ingles and does that mean that it is organic? What’s the difference between grass-finished and other beef?
Sponsored: What do you do as the Dietitian for Ingles?
As the Corporate Dietitian for Ingles Markets I do a variety of things! Here are the “Top 10”:
Sponsored: Vegetarian vs. Plant-Based
What's the difference between “vegetarian” and “plant-based”?
Sponsored: What is "cross-contact"?
A friend of mine has celiac disease and must be careful of “cross contact.” What does that mean?
Sponsored: What dairy-free items do you sell at Ingles?
I am trying to avoid eating dairy because it makes me feel bad.