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 Your Genes Making You a Chocoholic?

Have a sweet tooth? Or a penchant for savory snacks? According to research published in the FASEB Journal, certain genes related to behavioral and psychological traits may be driving those preferences. The study used data from 818 people who participated in the Genetics and Lipid Lowering Drugs and Diet Network Study; the participants were all of European ancestry and living in Minneapolis, MN and Salt Lake City, UT. Researchers collected genetic material from the participants which they examined for 1,359 gene variations previously associated with traits such as stress, addiction, depression, impulsivity, novelty-seeking, and aberrant eating. They compared this genetic data to the participants’ diets, determined via a dietary history questionnaire and other information collected through the original study. Researchers found that:

Larger waist circumferences and higher chocolate intakes were associated with a specific variant of the genetic code for oxytocin receptors, known as the OXTR gene.
Vegetable and fiber intakes were associated with a variant of the genetic code for an enzyme involved in fat accumulation and obesity, known as the FTO gene.
Total fat and monounsaturated fatty acid intakes were associated with a variant of the genetic code for a protein that helps regulate neurotransmitters, known as the SLC6A2 gene.
Salt intake was associated with other distinct gene variants, one of which has also been linked to poor impulse control and behavioral disorders. These genes are known as CREB1 and GABRA2.

These findings contribute to the quickly-advancing field of personalized nutrition, and may, in the future, make it easy to find a diet plan tailored to your genes. In the meantime, there’s a wealth of knowledge out there to get you started on the path to healthy eating—from quick tips to more structured eating patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet. A dietitian or nutritionist can also be a great resource to help you discover and work toward your unique health goals.

Source: FASEB Journal

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