6. Pickles
Pickles make a delicious side dish to sandwiches, and are a great addition to lunchtime meals. Fermented cucumbers are rich in minerals and vitamins. Pickles are also packed with beneficial bacteria which improve gut health and aid digestion. Fermented vegetables can help individuals recover from vitamin K deficiencies.
Pickles contain 18% of the daily requirements for this vitamin essential for bone and cardiovascular health. Pickles help to relieve inflammation. This fermented food contains vitamin K, which helps relieve symptoms of arthritis such as osteoarthritis or spondylosis.
Fermented pickles are a great source of probiotics and other enzymes. Pickles are widely grown as a vegetable crop. It is important to choose a source that grows organically. The growing medium of organic crops does not absorb pesticides and herbicides. Pickles can be purchased at a local farmer’s market. Always check the label to ensure it says “organic” and that there are no additives or preservatives.
