Trader Joe's Sprouted Wheat Sourdough Bread "Made with a traditional fermentation process, sourdough offers notable gut-health benefits. This process breaks down gluten and phytic acid, while also adding beneficial bacteria, making sourdough easier to digest and promoting better gut health.

As a result, the Trader Joe's item attracts fans from across the internet. Its charm is in its subtlety. Unlike some highly fermented options, this grocery store version is mild in flavor and enjoyably wheaty. And, because sourdough is made via fermentation, it might be easier to digest (per Medical News Today).

White sourdough is healthier than white bread made with commercial yeast. But the healthiest sourdoughs are made with wholegrain flour, sourdough starter, water, and a little salt. Intact grains, herbs, spices, or nuts and seeds can also give the breads distinct flavors.

Sourdough bread's fiber, potassium, phosphorus, and sodium content all support a heart-healthy diet. The soluble fiber found in sourdough bread binds to dietary cholesterol in the small intestine, helping pass this fat through the system instead of absorbing it.