As a shopping editor, I test a lot of consumables — from protein powders to pantry staples to toddler snacks. Only a few earn a permanent spot in my kitchen, or have my toddler asking for more. These are the standouts I genuinely loved, used up, and reordered. Many are Canadian, all are editor-approved.

Wellness essentials

IM8 Daily Ultimate Essentials

Why I love it: This all-in-one supplement from David Beckham’s wellness brand replaced a shelf of capsules with one scoop. With 92 ingredients — including adaptogens, prebiotics and greens — it’s a powerhouse for energy and recovery. It blends nicely into smoothies and doesn’t have that grassy aftertaste that many greens powders do. For less than $5 per serving, the focus and energy boost I feel makes it worth the investment

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