Special Diets

If you have a unique dietary plan, we can help

We Have Information on Gluten-Free and Several Other Unique Diets Available For Your Family.

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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What Is the Difference Between Vitamin K1 and K2?

Vitamin K is one of many vitamins that comes in multiple forms, a situation that can get confusing fast. To help, here’s a simplified rundown of vitamin K's different forms and what they’re used for:

  • Vitamin K1. Known as phylloquinone, this form of vitamin K is made by most plants and is found in high amounts in green leafy vegetables.
  • Vitamin K2. Found in meat, cheese, and some other foods, this form of vitamin K is actually a group of fat-soluble vitamins known as menaquinones.

Some, but not all, research has shown that vitamin K1 and menaquinone-7 (a form of vitamin K2) are beneficial for preventing osteoporosis. In addition, menaquinone-4 (another form of vitamin K2) is approved as a prescription drug in Japan for preventing and treating osteoporosis; however, there’s evidence that its beneficial effect may be due to a component other than vitamin K. Vitamin K may also help promote normal blood clotting, though preliminary research suggests that menaquinone-7 is more potent than vitamin K1 and menaquinone-4. Of course, always consult your healthcare practitioner before adding any new supplement to your regimen.

Source: Nutritional Medicine

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