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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Confused About Fats and Carbs? You’re Not Alone

A lot of attention has been given to how carbohydrates like refined sugars are bad for you. But what about other carbs? And how do fats fit into the picture? Answers to both these questions were covered in an article in the New York Times. The good news is that, according to the article, a balanced diet can include both carbs and fats—the key is to distinguish healthy carbs and fats from unhealthy ones. Confusion over carbs and fats began decades ago when researchers linked a diet high in saturated fat to heart disease. Americans responded by cutting back on all types of fats, and by increasing their intake of refined carbs. That shift has contributed to an epidemic of diabetes and obesity, since refined carbs (including sugar) tend to be as bad as, or worse than, saturated fats. Here’s a breakdown of which fats and carbs are healthy choices:

Monounsaturated fats. Fats found in vegetarian foods like olive oil and nuts don’t seem to raise cholesterol levels. They actually appear to benefit our hearts—olive oil, for example, has been associated with improved blood vessel function.
Complex carbs. Complex carbs, like whole grains, have a lower glycemic load, which means they don’t rapidly raise blood sugar levels. Refined carbs, on the other hand, have a high glycemic load and more rapidly raise blood sugar levels. Researchers have shown an association between high glycemic foods and negative health effects, such as increased insulin resistance.

Thus, a truly healthy diet will include plenty of healthy monounsaturated fats and focus on lower glycemic, complex carbs while minimizing high glycemic, refined carbs.

Source: New York Times

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