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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Oranges Are Bursting with Vitamins That May Benefit People with Diabetes

In the dark days of winter, a bright sunny orange seems like a magical treat. And it kind of is, because, despite being naturally sweet and juicy, a typical orange has only 60 to 70 calories and a glycemic load of only four. Oranges are well known for their vitamin C, but they also provide an array of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that help keep us healthy. Because oranges have a low glycemic index and provide nutrients that are lacking in some Western diets, the American Diabetes Association names oranges, along with other citrus fruits, as a superfood for people with diabetes. Oranges keep us healthy by providing us with:

Vitamin C. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C—a single fruit provides all the vitamin C you need for one day. Vitamin C scavenges and neutralizes free radicals (harmful compounds that damage cells and their DNA), and is needed for healthy immune function and tissue repair.
Flavanoids. Oranges are rich in these antioxidant compounds, as are other fruits and vegetables. Flavanoids are believed to be one important reason why a high intake of these foods is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
Soluble fiber. Oranges are also rich in soluble fiber, particularly pectin. Although much of the pectin in oranges is found in the peels, and especially in the pith (the white inner peel), there is also a significant amount in the pulp. Pectin and other soluble fibers may benefit people with diabetes by possibly helping to improve, along with other nutrients in the diet, blood sugar, lipid, and insulin levels.

Source: American Diabetes Association

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