Healthy - Oct 2021 (Sampler)

You voted in your thousands for the heal th , beaut y and wel lbeing products you love – f rom heal thy snacks to clean beaut y buys . Now we can reveal who topped the pol l ! Best winter health remedy Ricola Soothe & Clear Honey, Lemon & Echinacea Lozenges Sometimes you just want something that does what it says on the packet. Each aromatic lozenge contains the Ricola 13-herb blend plus natural ingredients selected for their throat- soothing properties, including fair- trade honey, lemon juice, peppermint oil and menthol. You especially value the fact that the 13 herbs are naturally cultivated in the Swiss Alps. Always useful to have a pack when you’re out and about! (£1.49, 20 lozenges) Best for weight management Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with The Mother A rm favourite, incredibly this is the third year running that Bragg ACV has won in this category. Made from 100% organic apples, Bragg ACV is un ltered, raw and made with ‘the Mother’. You love the way it can help control appetite, thanks to the 750mg of acetic acid in every serving, and you love how exible it is – great in salads, pickles, drinks and even as a skin toner. A true multi-tasking, classic wellness elixir. (£6.99, 473ml) Best healthy snack Eat Real Sea Salt Hummus Chips You love this snack which o ers an alternative to greasy crisps that is just as delicious, but way more healthy. In fact, you love it so much, it’s the second year it has won this award. With no added sugar and no arti cial nasties, these vegan and gluten-free chips are perfect for dipping, nibbling and sharing, and can be enjoyed by all the family. (99p, 45g) Best for gut health The GUTsy Captain Kombucha Passion Fruit Zero Passionfruit Was 2021 the year kombucha went mainstream – along with gut health? You love Captain Kombucha Zero – just like the original, it’s traditionally hand-crafted using only 100% natural and organic ingredients, and simply fermented for longer until all the sugar is gone. So no sugar, no calories but just as full of live cultures. Of all the many delicious avours, you picked Passion Fruit as your favourite – and we couldn’t agreemore! (£2.99, 400ml) HIGHLY COMMENDED Bimuno Daily Targeted Digestion Nutrition Powder This daily supplement o ers such an easy way to boost good gut bacteria, no wonder you’re fans. It’s all thanks to GOS, a composition of dietary bre that helps bi dobacteria thrive. A brilliant way to ll up your gut with the good stu ! (£11.99, 30 sachets) Best sports bar Trek Power Millionaire Shortbread Protein Bar From yoga to hiking, swimming to cycling, whenever you need a hit of long-lasting energy to sustain your workouts, you turn to Trek’s delicious, 100% natural Power bars. Packing 15g of plant-based protein in every bar, they’re a vegan-friendly source of healthy carbs, with an indulgent feel thanks to their crunchy texture, rich chocolate coating and caramel lling. (£2.25, 55g) HIGHLY COMMENDED Clif White Chocolate Macadamia Bar These tasty bars are not only loaded with delicious, wholesome, organic ingredients, including white chocolate, roasted macadamia nuts and wholegrains, they’re also high in protein and bre to keep you going through any adventure. (£1.79, 68g) And the winners are . . . 46 healthy-magazine.co.uk