Published March 22, 2019 09:00PM
2019 Clean Choice Awards: Gut Health
Emerging science has demonstrated the importance of gut health to your overall well-being, so stock your pantry and pile your plate with these options.
Reader’s Choice Winner
Fresh Ferment
A mix of veggies is fermented with caraway seeds and jalapeño in Farmhouse Culture Taqueria Mix to make a briny and spicy blend. $7, farmhouseculture.com
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Good Gut
NOW Prebiotic Bifido Boost Powder contains xylooligosaccharide, a type of sugar that promotes the growth of good probiotic gut bacteria as well as encouraging healthy immune function and intestinal health. $20, nowfoods.com
Great Greens
Whole Earth & Sea 100% Fermented Organic Greens from Natural Factors is a mighty mix, containing 6 grams of plant-based protein as well as a blend of fermented fruits, veggies and grass. $50, wholeearthsea.com
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Coco Crush
Effervescent and tangy, GT’s Kombucha COCOYO Pure is an unsweetened, nondairy yogurt made from the meat of young coconuts. Bursting with probiotics created during the fermentation, this surprising alt is the perfect pair for a grain-free granola. $6, gtslivingfoods.com
Digestion Double Duty
With a dual action formula, American Health Enzyme Probiotic Complex aids in the digestion of foods and improves its absorption. It contains nine distinct enzymes to target proteins, carbohydrates and fats as well as 2 billion probiotic organisms to balance gut bacteria. $21, americanhealthus.com