Supermarkets have adapted well over the years to suit the various dietary requirements of their customers. From plant-based to gluten-free, stores across the nation from Lidl to Asda have stocked their shelves accordingly.
Aldi is one of the UK’s most loved supermarkets. From being voted Britain’s cheapest for four years in a row to offering customers four years’ worth of groceries to celebrate, the German chain is good to its shoppers.
Now, a full-time gut health scientist has revealed his favourite foods from the budget supermarket. Manchester-based Jordan Haworth, who goes by @mrguthealth on social media, has a Masters in Clinical Research and shares nutritional advice – mainly involving the often pesky gut area – with his hundreds of thousands of online followers.
He took a trip to Aldi to help consumers suffering with conditions such as IBS or who simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle to fill their basket better, and not break the bank while doing so.
First up was Greek style yoghurt which Aldi have “one of the cheapest one kilogram pots of” for just £1.65. “The difference between Greek style yoghurt and Greek yoghurt is simply that Greek yoghurt is made from goat’s milk and Greek style yoghurt is made from cow’s milk,” Jordan explained.
“In terms of health benefits, there’s no difference and I prefer to opt for full fat versions because the fat in dairy is actually good for you.”
Next up was a big bottle of balsamic vinegar from Modena for only £1.59. “Balsamic vinegar is actually a fermented food and it’s full of antioxidants that are great for gut health,” Jordan said.
Third was almond and peanut butter which are made from 100 per cent nuts so there’s no additives like palm oil or sugar, followed by a big bag of organic oats for less than £2.
“Oats are loaded with prebiotic beta-glucan which helps to lower cholesterol and improve levels of good gut bacteria,” Jordan noted.
Heading over to the wide range of canned beans and legumes, Jordan said: “These are really cheap and are loaded with prebiotics. Chickpeas, for instance, are low fodmap with those with IBS and about a third of a canned serving. Then we have black beans. They are the best vegan source of lysine. Lysine is probably the most difficult amino acid to get on a vegan diet.”
To nab your five a day, Aldi’s Super 6 is Jordan’s top recommendation. The supermarket has six different seasonal fruit and vegetables that are really cheap and they switch it up every week.
“Look out for the wonky fruit and veg range,” Jordan advised. “They’re cheaper and even though they’re misshapen, they still have the same gut health benefits.”
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