Partner content: Filling Up with FIBER
One of the most underappreciated parts of some of the foods we eat is fiber. Fiber can:
• Make us feel more full and satisfied.
• Help with digestion and gut health.
• Reduce "bad" cholesterol
Partner content: What Does “Local” Food Mean?
Often, I hear terms like “buy local” and “eat local foods”. But what does “local” mean? There is no legal definition of “local”, and it may depend on who is using this term and their personal opinion of what “local” means.
Partner Content: Diabetes-friendly Snacks
Question: My father-in-law is now living with us, and he has Type 2 diabetes, but he also has a sweet tooth. Should I be buying sugar-free candy and cookies for him or is there a better option?
Partner content: Looking for a Public Speaker?
Did you know that as part of my job for Ingles Markets, I do free talks and presentations for non-profit groups? I can do these in person or virtually.
Partner content: Persimmons
Did you know that there are 2 different types of persimmons?
There are astringent and non-astringent persimmons.
Partner content: On Vitamin/Mineral/Herbal Supplements
Have you been advised by your MD or PCP to take a vitamin or mineral or herbal supplement?
“Dietary supplements are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before they reach the market.
Partner content: Cross-contact or Cross-contamination – What’s the Difference?
Cross-contamination is the term used when pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites) that may result in food borne illnesses (food poisoning) are transferred from:
1. a surface to another surface - e.g. using the same cutting board to prepare raw meat and cooked meat
Partner content: Sensationalism and Seed Oils
These days there’s a lot of negativity about “seed oils”. According to some of the social media “influencers”, seed oils are ones made from: canola, corn, cottonseed, soybeans, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed, flaxseed, and sesame seeds.
Partner content: Dinner — Something for Everyone?
Whether it’s a family gathering or a co-worker get together, what kind of meal can you make that will please everyone?
Partner content: What meat is hormone-free?
Question: Which of your pork, poultry and beef products at Ingles Markets are “hormone-free”?