I’m a girl with tummy problems, IBS, bloating, and a clear proclivity for oversharing on the Internet. To that end, I’ve tried just about everything in search of a happy gut. I went through a gluten-free phase. I tried digestive enzymes. I did the low FODMAP diet. I even took Linzess, a prescription to manage IBC, for a hot minute. Allll that in mind, I feel compelled to tell the entire Marie Claire readership that the solution to more regular digestion and less bloating ended up being a $10 yogurt.
I started religiously eating a spoonful of Coconut Cult—a highly concentrated probiotic—about eight months ago, and my gut has never felt more balanced or sounded less gurgly. “Coconut Cult is a fantastic option for people looking to incorporate fermented foods into their routine. It's made with live probiotic cultures and fermented coconut, so it can contribute beneficial bacteria to the gut,” says registered dietitian nutritionist at The Lanby (and my personal guiding light) Rachel Brief. “It's also highly concentrated, containing billions of CFUs and multiple probiotic strains, so a little goes a long way.”
