Probiotic supplements and probiotic foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha have become widely known in recent years, though prebiotics, which are equally as important are still relatively unknown. There are significant differences between the two, including health benefits.

Probiotics are “good” bacteria that help keep your digestive system healthy by controlling the growth of harmful bacteria and are found in fermented foods. 

Prebiotics are food for probiotics - they are carbohydrates that cannot be digested by the human body. In short, the prebiotic is a specialized plant fibre that beneficially nourishes the good bacteria already in the large bowel or colon.

 

The body itself does not digest prebiotic plant fibres. Instead, it uses these fibres to promote the growth of many of the good bacteria in the gut. An increase in prebiotic fibre helps with better nutrient absorption, improved digestion, healthier cholesterol levels, lower inflammation, better hormonal balance, higher immune function, and a lower risk of obesity/weight gain among other health benefits.

Recent studies have also shown prebiotics and good bacterial gut balance play a direct role in mental health. Individuals who consume prebiotics on a daily basis have fewer issues with anxiety, depression, and stress.

 

The obvious answer is because we are fun, honest (when we say natural ingredients, we mean it!) and we just want you to be healthy and happy.

But more importantly, not only are we strong believers of NO ADDED SUGAR in our drinks, each one of our prebiotic sodas contains 9g of PREBIOTIC FIBRE. You would have to eat 15 green bananas to get the same amount of fibre one of our sodas could easily give you. 

 

 

After 3 years in the depths of his Toronto-based soda lab, the elusive Crazy D 

has concocted a soda that’s not just better for you, it’s GOOD for you. Crazy D’s Prebiotic Sodas embody the fun, fizzy  tasting beverages you grew up loving, but don’t be confused – these are healthy beverages – definitely NOT junk food. 

Driven by a newfound healthy lifestyle and overall crazy thirst, Crazy D found a way to cut out added sugar, infusing a hint of sweetness through the science of nature’s prebiotic root vegetables. These prebiotic root veggies stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria, which colonize our gut microflora, while assisting the body to properly absorb calcium and magnesium, among many other health benefits. Now that’s crazy!

Since launching at farmers’ markets, Crazy D’s has expanded into over 150 retail locations in Toronto and beyond. It has also attracted the attention of celebrities such as Pretty Little Liar, Shay Mitchell and health guru David "Avocado” Wolfe, who both mentioned they are fans of the drink on social media. In addition to these celebrity fans, Crazy D’s Prebiotic Soda earned a spot as one of the top innovative products at the 2017 Green Living Show and is a proud supporter of Camp Winston and Lonny’s Smile.

Prebiotic • Keto-Friendly • Vegan • No added sugars • No artificial sweeteners • No artificial colours • No preservatives • No caffeine • Organic