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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Tips to Put a Stop to Indigestion

When people say “indigestion,” they're often referring to heartburn, or acid reflux, which often manifests as a burning sensation in the middle of the lower chest. Others think of indigestion as belching, bloating, feeling gassy or excessively full, inability to finish a meal, or pain in the abdomen after eating. Regardless of what form it takes, indigestion is no fun. But with a few smart steps, you can keep heartburn from ruining your post-meal activities.

Limit “LES” relaxers. A small circular muscle at the bottom of the esophagus—the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)—opens to let food pass through to the stomach, but closes immediately after each swallow passes, to prevent stomach acid from splashing up into the esophagus. Some foods and beverages relax the LES muscle, increasing the risk of heartburn. This includes high-fat items—fried foods, high-fat baked goods, cream, ice cream, high-fat cheeses, sausage and bacon, and potato chips—and chocolate and coffee. Limit these LES relaxers, as well as alcohol, mint, citrus, tomatoes, and/or carbonated beverages, which can further irritate the esophagus.
Be picky. Make a plan before you lay eyes on the food. Skip the things that aren’t absolute “must haves.” If you must taste everything to avoid hurt feelings, take just one bite of the things you don’t really love, and enjoy a bit more of what you do.
Eat slowly, chew carefully. Take one bite at a time, and chew thoroughly. Set your fork down between bites, and take that moment to connect with family and friends. After all, shared meals are about being with those we love, not about stuffing ourselves.

Source: Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism

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