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” 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
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.
Supplement | Amount | Why |
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Asian Ginseng | 900 mg of a concentrated herbal extract two or three times daily | [3 stars] Asian ginseng may improve libido and ability to maintain erection. |
Yohimbe | 5 to 10 drops three times per day, under a doctor's supervision | [3 stars] Yohimbe appears to increase blood flow and dilate blood vessels. |
Arginine | 1,670 to 2,800 mg daily | [2 stars] Blood vessels need arginine to dilate and form an erection. Supplementing with arginine has been shown to help men with erectile dysfunction in some studies. |
Butea | 500 mg daily for the first four days, then followed by 1,000 mg daily | [2 stars] Butea superba is a Thai plant that has been used traditionally to increase sexual vigor. |
DHEA | Take under medical supervision: 50 mg daily | [2 stars] Some men with erectile dysfunction have been reported to have low blood levels of DHEA. Supplementing with DHEA may improve erectile function and libido. |
Ginkgo | 60 to 240 mg daily | [2 stars] The herb Ginkgo appears to increase blood flow to the penis. |
Horny Goat Weed | 5 grams three times per day | [2 stars] Horny goat weed has long been used in traditional Asian medicine for people with sexual difficulties. It has been shown in at least one study to increase libido. |
L-Carnitine and Acetyl-L-Carnitine | 2 grams of each daily | [2 stars] In one study, supplementing with the combination of propionyl-L-carnitine (a form of L-carnitine) and acetyl-L-carnitine significantly improved erectile function in elderly men. |
Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol) | 120 mg daily | [2 stars] In one study of men with erectile dysfunction, supplementing with Pycnogenol improved erectile function.
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Damiana | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Damiana is a traditional herbal treatment for men with erectile dysfunction. |
Our proprietary “Star-Rating” system was developed to help you easily understand the amount of scientific support behind each supplement in relation to a specific health condition. While there is no way to predict whether a vitamin, mineral, or herb will successfully treat or prevent associated health conditions, our unique ratings tell you how well these supplements are understood by some in the medical community, and whether studies have found them to be effective for other people.
For over a decade, our team has combed through thousands of research articles published in reputable journals. To help you make educated decisions, and to better understand controversial or confusing supplements, our medical experts have digested the science into these three easy-to-follow ratings. We hope this provides you with a helpful resource to make informed decisions towards your health and well-being.
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