Routine Consumption of Pickles, Healthier Intestines and Helps Lose Weight

Dream- Dream friends who often eat fried rice or satay are usually served with pickles with a fresh taste. Pickles are often served together with fatty dishes.

In pickles, there are several mixtures of vegetables such as carrots and cucumbers in the solution such as vinegar, shallots, and even bird's eye chili that will enhance the taste. Don't forget to consume it, not only to freshen the mouth but also very beneficial for intestinal health. 

Dream friends can also make pickles/preserved vegetables with vegetables and fruits and put them in the refrigerator. Consume them regularly because there are many positive effects, including weight loss. Let's find out the effects of consuming pickles/preserved vegetables regularly.

1. Helps Meet Daily Vegetable Needs

Made from carrots and cucumbers, pickles can help meet the additional vegetable needs of daily fiber intake. Eating pickles as a snack can fulfill the fiber needs in the body. With sufficient vegetables in the body, it can also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce the risk of diabetes, and even reduce the risk of certain cancers.

2. Helps Maintain Intestinal Health

Made through the fermentation process, pickles can produce probiotics in the form of beneficial bacteria to support intestinal health and improve balanced gut microbiota. In addition, fermented pickles' probiotics can also help reduce the risk of digestive disorders and infections.

3. Helps Lose Weight

An interesting characteristic of pickles is that it only contains about 12 calories per serving. That means this food is low in calories and can be a good snack option to help lose weight.

4. Bone Health & Blood Clotting

Pickles are useful for improving body functions because they contain certain minerals and vitamins. One of them is rich in vitamin K. In one serving of pickles, it contains about 16.8 micrograms of vitamin K which is good for bone health and blood clotting processes.

5. Supports Immune Function

The abundance of contents in pickles such as vitamin C and potassium makes this snack provide important nutrients to maintain immune function. A small amount of vitamin C can enhance immune function while potassium plays a role in regulating fluid balance and controlling blood pressure.

Report: Hany Puspita Sari/ Source: Eat This