Special Diets

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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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Quick Facts

Nutrition Facts

Calories 228
  Calories from Fat 53 (23%)
(10%)Total Fat 6g
(4%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(21%)Sodium 514mg
(13%)Potassium 449mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
(37%)Dietary Fiber 9g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(19%)Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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White Almond and Artichoke Heart Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almonds, soaked and peeled or chickpeas

  • 2 Tbs raw tahini or pine nuts

  • 4 artichoke hearts, divided

  • extra-virgin olive oil or filtered water

  • sea salt

I'm a big fan of artichoke hearts, so this splendiferous spread embodies my heart's and taste buds' desires. Fresh artichoke hearts are best procured when in season and can be marinated, steamed, or roasted to taste. You can use store-bought (organic) artichoke hearts to save time. Look for water-packed or oil-packed artichoke hearts over those marinated with vinegar. If you choose to buy the artichoke hearts and the only kind available involves vinegar, they can be rinsed to mellow the flavor so it doesn't overpower all else. This recipe is also great using chickpeas.

Directions

  • Place the almonds or chickpeas, tahini or pine nuts, and 3 of the prepared artichoke hearts in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until silky smooth. Add olive oil and/or filtered water to aid blending if necessary. It may be necessary to scrape the walls of the blender or food processor and continue to blend to achieve an even, smooth consistency.
  • Season to taste with sea salt.
  • Chop the remaining artichoke heart and fold into the hummus.

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The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2025.