Clarks Nutrition and Natural Foods Markets

Gluten Free

What does following a gluten-free diet mean? That you're embarking on an easy diet with a wide range of health-promoting effects. Instead of dwelling on what you’re giving up, consider that you’re going to enjoy a whole new world of delicious food options to meet your special dietary needs. You’ll be eating seasonally, choosing more fresh fruits and vegetables, focusing on meats, seafood, poultry, legumes, lentils, corn, and rice, and discovering fascinating ancient grains such as quinoa, amaranth, and millet. You’ll be able to eat potatoes, eggs, most cheeses, even chocolate (!)—and enjoy them without guilt because you’ll be taking good care of your body. In fact, you’ll probably end up eating—and feeling—better than ever!

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We carry a large variety of gluten free items, the brands listed below represent just some of the offerings we carry

Raw Foods

“Raw” is all the rage these days, but what does it mean to eat raw? And is it possible to get enough protein and other nutrients while following a raw diet?

Raw foods are those that have not been heated above 108°F to 118°F

Raw, defined

Most raw foodists eat only plant-based (vegan) foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, and seaweed. Raw foods are those that have not been heated above 108°F to 118°F, depending on who you talk to. The logic behind this is that many of the nutrients in foods are extremely sensitive to heat. This is especially true of the water-soluble vitamins, like the B-vitamins, folate, and vitamin C. As Katie McDonald, a raw food chef and certified Holistic Health Coach in Rhode Island puts it, “The more you do to a food, the less it does for you.”

Raw food advocates also look to the enzyme content of raw foods, saying that cooking destroys delicate enzymes that could otherwise go toward improving the digestion of the foods you’re eating.

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In addition to our always fresh produce, we carry many more raw foods throughout our stores. Look for these brands and our Raw Foods section for more.

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This Barbecue Season, Make Your Meat Healthier

While a favorite summer pastime, cooking meats on the outdoor grill is also known to help form carcinogenic HCAs (heterocyclic amines), which may be why studies have linked high intake of well-done fried or barbequed meats with increased risks of several cancers. So add to the enjoyment of your meals by making them as healthy as possible. Try these tips to help reduce HCA exposure:

Using marinades made from a combination of oil, salt, sugar, and a variety of herbs and spices reduces the HCAs in grilled meats

Opt for a gas grill or natural wood briquettes instead of charcoal. (And omit the lighter fluid, which contains high levels of volatile organic compounds that can cause smog.)
Use a marinade with herbs and spices. Or, make your own with a virgin olive oil base and plenty of rosemary and sage. Studies have found that using marinades made from a combination of oil, salt, sugar, and a variety of herbs and spices reduces the amounts of HCAs in grilled meats.
Precook your meat in the microwave before frying, broiling, or grilling. Studies have found that just two minutes of microwaving before putting meat on the grill can significantly reduce HCA production.
Grill thin cuts of lean meats, poultry, or fish (and try some organic varieties). Quickly sear food and don’t place it too close to the heat.
Consider using low-temperature cooking methods more often. Researchers have found that HCA levels are one third lower in meats baked or roasted at temperatures below 400°F, compared with those cooked at higher temperatures.
Eat lots of green vegetables. The chlorophyll in vegetables binds with carcinogens during digestion and helps to limit absorption. So, always haul out your barbeque with a healthy serving of greens.