5 health benefits of regular pickles

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Despite calls to eat less salt, you can't eliminate it from your diet. Moreover, salty foods (specifically, cucumbers) can bring many health benefits.

Experimental nutritionist Megan Roosevelt spoke about the benefits of regular pickles. According to the specialist, pickles are quite low in nutrients, but at the same time they contain beneficial bacteria.

They act as probiotics.Fermented pickles act as probiotics, that is, they promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, which can improve digestion, prevent diarrhea and constipation, reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, protect against allergies, and prevent the development of negative neurological processes (depression, anxiety, dementia).

Restore electrolytes. These salts, necessary for the body to perform active functions, are washed out of it during dehydration, fever, vomiting, and after intense training. One of the advantages of pickles is that their brine helps restore electrolyte levels.

Helps control blood sugar. Available scientific data suggests that pickles prepared in vinegar-based brine can help control blood sugar levels, slowing down digestion after a meal.

Helps with muscle cramps. According to a study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, another health benefit of pickle brine is its ability to help relieve muscle cramps. This is likely due to specific signals that taste receptors send to nerve endings.

In conclusion, the expert noted that pickles can be an excellent addition to the diet if consumed in moderation – excessive consumption of pickle brine can cause flatulence, stomach pain, and diarrhea. If you have health problems such as diabetes, metabolic disorders, gout, or hypertension, eating pickles is only allowed after consulting a doctor.