Good Gut Shopping Guide 2022 2
Good Gut Shopping Guide 2022 2
Good Gut Shopping Guide 2022 2
Shopping Guide
James Marin RD, EN | Dahlia Marin RDN, LD, CGN
AquaTru
Our AquaTrue reverse osmosis water filter is a daily staple in our
home! It helps us keep our gut, brain, skin, and entire body
optimally hydrated. AquaTrue water is free of many
contaminants, such as: lead, PFOA, PFOS, chlorine, nitrates, and
more. We have been using the Aqua True water filter for over
three years now and we couldn't be happier with the quality, taste,
and ease to upkeep the system.
Favorite Product: AquaTru Connect Countertop Water Purifier
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Garden Tower
The vertical design of the Garden Tower allows for us to easily grow
some of our favorites organically while still giving us space to
thoroughly enjoy our patio! This has been a great way to save space
and grow tons of fresh food.
Favorite Product: Garden Tower, 50-Plant Composting Vertical
Garden Planter
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Lumebox
Recent research has shown that red light therapy has many of the same
health benefits that sun exposure has without the potentially damaging
effects of intensive UV exposure. Red light stimulates the mitochondria of
the body, jumps starting their energy production that aids in bodily
functions by increasing collagen production, reducing inflammation,
improving mood, cognition, and so much more!
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Louise Sturhling
The Louise Sturhling Air Fryer is a staple kitchen appliance to invest in and
add to your home! This stainless steel appliance gives you peace of mind
when cooking knowing that it is free of lead, cadmium, BPA, PFOS, and
PFAS. This appliance is durable and easy to clean as well! We love the
convenience of having this air fryer and not having to worry about any
synthetic chemicals leaching into our food!
Favorite Product: Stainless Steel Ceramic Coated Air Fryer
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Nakano Knives
Nakano wants to let their customers enjoy the amazing experience of
cooking with Japanese cookware and using the sharpest blades in
the world. Our knives are forged in the city of Seki Japan which has a
long tradition of Japanese knife making. We also love using their
bamboo cutting board because it offers peace of mind knowing that
we are using a product that is safe, hygienic, strong, durable, and
super sustainable.
Favorite Product: Classic Chef Knife
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Stasher
We love Stasher bags because they help us stay organized. Stasher bags
are eco-friendly and cost-effective, helping to cut down on single-use
plastics. Each time plastic bags are used, it can take hundreds of years to
break down and will break down into microplastics that can harm our
environment. Stasher bags are extremely easy to clean, are dishwasher
safe, and have enough space for us to store our leftovers, toiletries, and
more!
Favorite Product: Half Gallon Stand Up Bag
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XTREMA
Xtrema makes 100% ceramic cookware! The ceramic
material makes sure it does not leech any chemicals onto or
into our foods unlike many non-stick options. The cookware
evenly heats all throughout their pots and pans.
Favorite Product: Frying Pan
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Nerva
The gut-brain connection shows us how our mental health can
affect our gut health, and vice versa. Nerva is an IBS Self-care app
that uses 20 minute, daily gut-directed hypnotherapy sessions to
help calm your gut. We love sharing this tool with our patients as
another tool in their toolbox to promote a healthy mind and a
healthy gut!
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Osea Malibu
Osea is certified organic and vegan! Many beauty products use harsh chemicals,
but Osea uses natural ingredients like as seaweed to gently nourish our skin
microbiome. We want to make sure we are building beautiful biomes inside and
out!
Favorite Product: Atmosphere Protection Cream
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Rise Well
Like our gut microbiome, our oral microbiome is just as important
to take care of. We have been searching for a fluoride-free
toothpaste that not only protects our teeth but helps rebuild them.
Risewell toothpaste's main ingredient is hydroxyapatite which is the
same mineral that makes up our teeth and bones without
disrupting our beautiful biomes!
Favorite Product: Natural Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
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Food Marble
The latest, most advanced digestive breath testing devices for people with
SIBO, IBS and certain digestive issues. Monitor your meals, stress, sleep
and symptoms and test your fermentation level with personalized, real-time
results. Purchases are HSA/FSA Eligible, and come with a free membership
to their app with no ongoing extra costs.
Favorite Product: Food Marble Aire 2
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Brush With Bamboo
Unlike typical plastic toothbrushes that take hundreds of years to break
down, these bamboo toothbrushes are 100% biodegradable. We can have
a clean conscience knowing we have selected the greenest option possible
when brushing our teeth!
Favorite Product: Bamboo Toothbrush
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Force of Nature
Using Force of Nature cleaning products allows us to reduce the number
of products we keep to clean our home. The unique technology used by
Force of Nature harnesses the power of bleach with simple components,
such as water. It is a nontoxic option that is more gentle on your skin
since there are no harsh chemicals that can damage your skin barrier.
Favorite Product: Multi-Purpose Cleaner
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Tootles
Toodles uses an odor filtering technology that uses activated
charcoal fiber to purify the air that may be coming out as a result
of GI issues. It is very soft and comfortable because it's made of
bamboo!
Favorite Product: Odor Neutralizing Bamboo Underwear
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Feelgrounds
Modern shoes can drastically modify our feet, gait, and posture.
Feelgrounds provides us with a close to barefoot feel by having a
thinner and more flexible sole allowing us to get feedback from the
ground and adapt our walking posture appropriately. James has
had his pair of Feelgrounds for years and they're still going strong,
so we got some for the whole family!
Favorite Product: Low Rise Knit Shoe
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Terra Thread
We are done with fast fashion, which is why we always strive to use
and recommend the best long lasting brands. Terra Thread is
definitely one of them, with truly sustainable products made from
natural materials, like organic cotton.
Favorite Product: Earth Backpack
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Vivobarefoot
Vivobarefoot shoes are another great shoe option that improve our
feet, gait, and posture. Their sporty styles are great for exercising,
hiking, and participating in other outdoor activities.
Favorite Product: Primus Lite III
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COMPLEMENT
We enjoy that Complement created vegan products that can
deliver what is missing from our plant-based meals and
remembering to take tons of supplements can be a hassle
especially during our long days. You'll only have to consume one
and nothing extra. Complement is simple, easy, and beneficial,
just the way we like it.
Favorite Product: Gut Nurture
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Fullscript
We love Fullscript because it allows us to recommend high
quality, third party tested supplements that are sourced
directly from the producers.
To see some of the highest quality support that we
recommend in our practice, create an account using the link
below!
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ResBiotic
We are all about building your "gut soil" so that when your healthy
seeds (probiotics) come they have a better chance to flourish. ResB
are probiotic seeds for your lung microbiome. We have been testing
this product for a year now and really notice a difference.
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Seed
Seed is a synbiotic, meaning that it is a probiotic plus a prebiotic! Many
people only solely take a probiotic, rendering it less effective. For the most
part, we take this Synbiotic during times of stress or travel to provide extra
layer of gut support. Luckily, Seed goes above and beyond to make sure that
you are getting the most out of your synbiotic supplement.
Favorite Product: DS-01
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Leefy Organics
Ginger and turmeric are potent anti-inflammatory ingredients. This liquid form
makes it easy to absorb. It contains organic and non-GMO ingredients sourced
from the USA to ensure freshness and quality of nutrients. They act like pain
killer pills in a bottle!
Favorite Product: PRANA (Turmeric Drops)
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Hilma
Many of our patients have been dependent on NSAIDs for decades. As
they begin to heal with each meal and make progress, we love
recommending alternatives like Hilma for a more cohesive pain relief
without the negative side effects to the gut microbiome.
Favorite Product: Tension Relief
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VSL #3
VSL#3 is a probiotic that we regularly recommend to our patients
who are suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Their
multi-strain formula helps to create a stronger and better balanced
gut microbiome, as well as optimizing the body’s immune response.
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GEM
GEM’s Daily Essentials are made to fill the gaps in your diet. They are made
from sustainable and plant-based ingredients. We love their philosophy that
“food is medicine”. Their bites are a yummy citrus ginger flavor and support
many aspects of nutrition such as digestion, mood, and immunity.
Favorite Product: Daily Essentials
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FODZYME
We recommend FODZYME to many of our patients who experience
issues with high FODMAP foods. This amazing blend breaks down
FODMAPs into more digestible simple sugars, allowing you to enjoy
the foods you love while on your root cause journey!
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Food & Snacks
"Our Northern Star is to help you and your fam 'Heal with Each
Meal!'" -Dahlia
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FoodNerd
FoodNerd wants families to rethink what we are feeding children for
the first 1000 days of their lives, including pregnancy. These first 1000
days are critical and FoodNerd is a company that gets this, which is
why they are designing foods for this time frame that are packed with
plant healing nutrients your growing children need.
Favorite Product: Strawberry Plum Buckwheat Packs
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SwellScore
The SwellScore is a growing marketplace for high quality products,
ranging from beauty to food. They take the time to do what many
integrative health professionals do for their patients and look into
products so that people are left with high quality recommendations.
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Daily Harvest
As business owners and parents, we understand that preparing and
cooking entire meals daily is not always practical. Daily Harvest
delivers sustainably-sourced and organic, frozen meals and snacks
that are nourishing and convenient!
Favorite Product: Tomato + Basil Flatbread
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ZENB Foods
ZENB pasta is pasta elevated! Made exclusively with yellow peas, their
innovation and technology allows them to stand out from other legume
pastas by utilizing their entire pea- skins and all, all while maintaining an
amazing al dente texture, much like wheat pasta. We prepare it as cold pasta
salad, add it to soups, and include it as the center of our pasta nights! Their
whole food sauces complement the pastas fantastically and their snacks
make great on-the-go options for anyone leading a full and healthy lifestyle.
Favorite Product: Penne Pasta
JOI
JOI is a shelf-stable plant milk concentrate that is made of 100%
plants. They are completely customizable, meaning you can used
however much you want, whenever you want; just add water! They also
use sustainable pouches and reusable/recyclable glass jars.
Favorite product: Organic Almond Milk Concentrate
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Simple Kneads
Simple Kneads bread allows us to make quick and easy dishes that
are packed with delicious fiber. It can be extremely difficult to find an
organic, gluten-free, emulsifier free, whole grain bread that tastes
great.
Favorite Product: Quinoa Power Grain
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AWG Bread
AWG bread is our go to option for patients who might not yet be abe
to tolerate grains of any kind. Not only is this bread organic and grain
free, it is free of added sugars, gums, artificial ingredients, has
amazing fiber, and the packaging is compostable!
Favorite Product: Everyday Loaf
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Amy’s
We love the convenience and nutrition that Amy’s frozen and shelf
stable foods provide. Amy’s is made with whole-food/whole-plant
ingredients that support a #GoodGut, while still being extremely
tasty! All of their meals are organic and they also provide over 100
gluten free options.
Favorite Product: Organic Lentil Vegetable Soup
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Skout Bar
Skout is dedicated to brining you and your fam foods made with organic and
plant-based ingredients to promote a healthy lifestyle. We love this brand
because they ensure that they are using the most whole food and highest quality
ingredients in their bars. They use simple/whole ingredients such as dates,
peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and fruits. We love the mini kid's-sized
bars to send to school in Leila's lunch!
Favorite Product: Skout Organic Salted Chocolate Protein Bar
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NutRaw Bar
NutRaw Farm focuses on harnessing the natural vitamins, minerals, and
phytonutrients found in nature. There are no GMOs, preservatives, artificial
flavoring, sugar, dairy, and soy. NutRaw bar ingredients are USDA organic
certified and grown in California farms practicing innovative farming methods.
They also ensure no pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are used in their growing
techniques.
Favorite Product: Pistachio Bar
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Core Bar
We call this bar our convenient cookie! The taste is really great and at the
same time this bar has great prebiotic fiber and none of the ingredients that
will negatively alter our microbiome and blood sugar.
Favorite Product: Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar
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Actual Veggies Burger
Actual Veggies Burger does a great job turning your typical store-
bought veggie burger into a good gut one. The patty contains only
whole food ingredients, which is very rare these days. We also love
that the company sources pure ingredients that are non-GMO verified.
Favorite Product: The Actual Black Burger
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NoBull Burger
NoBull Burger is not meant to be a meat imitator, but a true whole-
food veggie burger. They are a great option for busy lives like ours.
Their burgers are also a great source of protein and fiber which
makes them great for maintaining a #GoodGut.
Favorite Product: NoBull Original
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FODY Foods
FODY Foods creates ridiculously delicious and convenient gut-friendly
foods for those with digestive troubles - with gusto. They know that
eating carefully means not missing out. And more importantly,
enjoying every worry-free bite along the way. Their products are 100%
low FODMAP, lactose free, gluten free, and non GMO and made using
fresh, quality ingredients—they’re love at first bite.
Favorite Product: Spice It Up low FODMAP Spice Variety Pack
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Pickled Planet
Pickled Planet has kept the art of fermentation alive by using raw, organic,
and unadulterated ingredients with lacto-fermented goodness! This is
always in our home and we try to enjoy at least 1 serving or fermented food
daily!
Favorite Product: Lil' Kim Chee
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Flackers
Flackers germinates their flaxseeds to boost the nutritional value. This
also makes it easy to chew and digest. It is also dehydrated which helps
lock in the Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. We like this
company due to their use of organic, whole ingredients and their
committed effort to source sustainably.
Favorite Product: Cinnamon and Currants
Barukas Nuts
We love these nuts due to their high protein, fiber, and antioxidant
content. They are an excellent choice for snacking or adding to other
dishes (i.e., salads, breakfast bowls). Planting the trees that produce
these nuts can help reforest and sustain indigenous communities on
their land. We love products that are high in nutrients, are sustainable
for the world, and help other communities.
Favorite Product: Plain Barukas
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Forager Project
Forager is a family owned organic food company using traditional
methods of fermentation to produce some truly good gut products. We
love that many of their products do not use guar gum, which is great for
our patients.
Favorite Product: Unsweetened Vanilla Bean Yogurt
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Must Love
Must Love is the nicest and simplest ice cream you have yet to try! The
base is made with banana and oak milk. No added sugar is needed
because it is sweet on its own, with no artificial flavors. Some of their
products do add some sugar, but it is far less than the typical ice cream
(regular of vegan).
Favorite Product: Banilla
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Go Raw
Go Raw sprouts are a great choice as an on-the-go snack. It is packed with
nutrients and crunch that can elevate your salad experience. What we love
about this product is that it's sprouted, which is easier for the body to
digest and absorb its nutrients. These seeds are made with organic, high-
quality ingredients and are a great choice if there is an allergy to nuts.
Favorite Product: Sprouted Organic Super Simple Seeds
Else Nutrition
Children deserve diversity at every age, which is why we are fans of
Else. It is the first-ever clean label certified plant-based formula free
from soy, dairy, harsh chemicals, and ultra-processing. We also love
that it is packed with the highest nutrient standards and has a
complete nutrient profile to sustain our babies' growing needs.
Favorite Product: Else Plant Base Complete Nutrition
Teecino
Teeccino is a prebiotic herbal beverage that smells and tastes just like
coffee. Not only is this perfect for our patients avoiding coffee while they
recovery from a host of GI issues, they infuse dandelion roots that actually
stimulate digestion and detoxification. All of their products contain organic
herbs and come without artificial flavors, preservatives, chemicals, or
stimulants (i.e., caffeine, sugar).
Favorite Product: Dandelion Caramel Nut Chicory Herbal Coffee
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Traditional Medicinals
Traditional Medicinals are our favorite teas by far! We enjoy that this
product is decaffeinated, made with no plastics and is all about herbs. The
Breathe Easy tea various flavors contain great health benefits including
respiratory health promotion.
Favorite Product: Breathe Easy Tea
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