3 New Good-For-You Walmart Finds
Over the years, I’ve highlighted my top picks for nutritional finds from retailers such as Costco, Trader Joe's, and various local markets. This week, the spotlight turns to Walmart, where a range of surprisingly health-conscious products has been discovered.
For those who haven't visited Walmart recently, it may be time to take a fresh look. The store offers an array of healthy products and brands commonly found at places like Whole Foods but at more budget-friendly prices. Walmart's selection is brimming with nutritious options — from green juices and kombucha to protein-packed cereals and quality Greek yogurt.
To inspire your next shopping trip, here are three standout healthful products to add to your list:
MaxMallow Zero Sugar Marshmallow by Max Sweets | low carb, no sugar added, grain free, gluten free
Available in classic style, burnt caramel, cinnamon, birthday cake and more
Vegan options available
Ingredients include grass-fed gelatin, collagen, vegetable-based prebiotic fibers, MCT oil, pea protein and plant-based zero-calorie sweetener
Per serving (2 marshmallows): 15 calories, 3 grams net carbs, 0 sugar
Golden Milk drink mix by My Green Farm | vegan, low carb, no sugar added, grain free, gluten free
A delicious, convenient take on Golden Mil, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy; stir into warmed milk of choice (e.g. unsweetened coconut or almond milk)
Ingredients include organic turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom
Per serving (mix only): 10 calories, 2 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber
Organic Coconut Milk Powder by Bare Organics | dairy free, vegan, no sugar added, grain free, gluten free
Excellent replacement for typical powdered coffee creamers centered on corn syrup solids
Ingredients include organic coconut milk, gum acacia and tapioca maltodextrin
Per serving: 40 calories, 2 grams carbs, less than 1 gram sugar
Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD is a registered dietitian + nutrition journalist in New Orleans, and founder of Ochsner Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative. Tune in to her podcast, FUELED | Wellness + Nutrition and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @MollyKimballRD. See more of Molly’s articles + TV segments at www.mollykimball.com, and sign up for the Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter here.