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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Does Calcium Benefit Bones?

Two meta-analyses have a bone to pick with calcium. The meta-analyses, reported on by NutraIngredients and published in the BMJ, both examined calcium’s efficacy in regards to increasing bone mineral density and decreasing fracture risk. The first analysis found that increasing dietary calcium intake did not seem to reduce the risk of fractures. The second analysis found that increasing calcium intake from dietary or supplementary sources resulted in only a small (1–2%) increase in bone mineral density. However, when considering this research, it’s important to keep in mind the following:

Calcium is an essential nutrient, and adequate amounts are necessary for many functions in the body. An “adequate amount” will vary according to each individual’s needs. Previous research has found that calcium supplementation appears to be beneficial primarily for people whose regular dietary calcium intake is low. For people who consume sufficient amounts of calcium, it is unclear whether taking more calcium is beneficial for bone health.

The Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee reported that the majority of Americans did not get sufficient calcium from diet alone, and recommended that most people increase their consumption of foods rich in this nutrient (as well as vitamin D and phosphorous) to ensure healthy bones. Some good food sources of calcium include yogurt, milk, cheese, tofu, collard greens, spinach, and fortified foods like orange juice and cereal. A multivitamin can also be a convenient way to boost your calcium intake if needed. Of course, always consult your healthcare practitioner before adding new supplements to your health regimen.

Source: NutraIngredients

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