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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Survey Reveals New Facts About Weight Loss Supplements

A Consumer Reports survey reveals new facts about consumers’ perceptions of and experiences with weight loss supplements. The survey shows that 20% of Americans believe that the FDA guarantees the safety and effectiveness of weight loss supplements, even though the FDA’s role is more nuanced than that. It also found that about 50% of those who tried a weight loss supplement experienced at least one side effect, and that many people who take a weight loss supplement don’t inform their doctor of their choice to do so. Nevertheless, while weight loss supplements have been a problem area for the supplement industry—some have been found to be contaminated with drugs and the science can sometimes be suspect—the picture is more complicated than the survey suggests.

Even though the FDA does not approve supplements for safety and efficacy before they come onto the market, the FDA does monitor supplements for safety once they hit store shelves, and the agency has the authority to take legal actions against dangerous products or irresponsible manufacturers.
There is no indication that Consumer Reports independently verified that the above-mentioned side effects were in fact caused by the weight loss supplements, meaning that they may have been caused by something else.
Two-thirds of those taking a weight loss supplement actually lost weight; although, 85% of them were also on a diet or exercise program.

That being said, it is always very important to consult with a health care practitioner before starting a weight loss supplement. It’s also crucial to purchase supplements from reliable, mainstream brands (ones that follow federally required Good Manufacturing Practices) and from trusted retailers.

Source: Consumer Reports

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