Have you ever heard people say pickles are super healthy and rushed to add them to your diet? Well, you might be picking the wrong ones at the store. Most pickles you see aren’t the best for your health.
Researchers have been looking into pickles to see if they’re really as good for you as some say. They’ve found that the healthiest pickles are the fermented kind, not the ones quickly made with vinegar and heat to last longer on the shelf. Fermented pickles are different because they sit in a salt solution for weeks, letting good bacteria turn the sugars into lactic acid. This process not only makes the pickles taste sour but also gets rid of bad bacteria. Eating these pickles can send good bacteria to your gut, which is great for your health.
How to Choose the Right Fermented Pickles
To get the right kind of pickles, search for jars in the fridge section of the store that say “fermented” on them. Make sure there’s no vinegar in the ingredients list. A good sign of fermented pickles is seeing bubbles when you open the jar.
Want to learn more about the benefits of fermented pickles and how to choose them? Read the full article here.
