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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Skin Ulcers

Also indexed as:Leg Ulcer, Pressure Ulcers, Venous Ulcer, Bedsores, Decubitus Ulcer, Skin Ulcer
Soothe and heal the sores on your skin for more comfort and fewer infections. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
SupplementAmountWhy
Aloe
Apply gel on gauze or dressings daily2 stars[2 stars]
Aloe has been used historically to improve wound healing and studies have shown it to be effective in healing skin ulcers.
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Diosmin and Hesperidin
900 mg per day of diosmin and 100 mg per day of hesperidin2 stars[2 stars]
One trial found that a combination of the flavonoids diosmin and hesperidin promoted healing of venous leg ulcers. Hydroxyethylrutosides (related flavonoids) may also help.
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Essential Fatty Acids Topical
Refer to label instructions 2 stars[2 stars]
In one study, topically applied essential fatty acids significantly lessened pressure ulcers and improved skin hydration and elasticity in malnourished people, who frequently develop ulcers.
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Evening Primrose Oil
1,500 mg with each meal2 stars[2 stars]
A preliminary report suggested that evening primrose oil improves blood flow to the legs and heals or reduces the size of venous leg ulcers.
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Folic Acid
Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner2 stars[2 stars]
Large amounts of folic acid given both orally and by injection could promote healing of chronic skin ulcers due to poor circulation.
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Gotu Kola
Apply an ointment or powder containing 1 to 2% herbal extract daily2 stars[2 stars]
Gotu kola extracts may be used topically to help speed wound healing.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Apply a gel containing a partial benzyl ester derivative of hyaluronan under compression bandaging daily2 stars[2 stars]
A trial found that topical application of a hyaluronic acid compound with compression bandaging was significantly better than bandaging alone for healing chronic venous skin ulcers.
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Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol)
150 mg per day orally, along with topical application of 100 mg daily 2 stars[2 stars]
In a controlled study, symptoms of diabetic skin ulcers improved in those treated with standard medications plus oral and topical Pycnogenol.
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Vitamin C
1,000 mg daily2 stars[2 stars]
Supplementing with vitamin C may help prevent skin ulcers and speed healing.
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Vitamin E Oral
400 IU daily2 stars[2 stars]
Antioxidants, such as vitamin E, are depleted in healing skin tissue. Studies have shown that vitamin E taken orally to be effective at preventing skin ulcers and promoting healing.
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Zinc
Take under medical supervision: 50 mg of zinc (plus 1 to 3 mg of copper daily, to prevent depletion) and apply zinc-containing bandages or tape to the area2 stars[2 stars]
Supplementing with zinc may help some types of skin ulcer by facilitating tissue growth.
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Comfrey Topical
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Comfrey has a long history of use as a topical agent for treating wounds, skin ulcers, thrombophlebitis, bruises, and sprains and strains.
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Vitamin E Topical
Refer to label instructions 1 star[1 star]
Antioxidants such as vitamin E, are depleted in healing skin tissue. One study found that topically applied vitamin E shortened the healing time of skin ulcers.
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