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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Are You Using Sunscreen Correctly?

Most of us know we’re supposed to wear sunscreen every day, and some of us even know how to pick out the right kind. Hint: choose one that’s broad spectrum with an SPF of 15 to 50. But once you’re armed with the right sunscreen, do you know how to use it? If not, read on: the New York Times interviewed several dermatologists for their pro tips to help you apply and reapply correctly:

How much to use? Use an ounce of sunscreen (enough to fill a shot glass) each time you apply. You may need to adjust that amount depending on your size.
What kind to use? Use creams and lotions over spray-on sunscreens, as there is little research on their effectiveness and on the health implications of inhaling the spray. That said, some experts still maintain spray-on sunscreen is better than nothing, while stressing that it’s important to spray with caution, avoid your face, and spray in a well-ventilated indoor area.
When to apply? Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours and after swimming, even if the sunscreen is waterproof.
Where to apply? Apply to all the usual suspects (legs, arms, back, shoulders, etc.), but also remember the extremities you usually forget, like the tops of your ears, the tops and bottoms of your feet, and your scalp and neck.

Source: New York Times

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