Did you know that cultures around the world consume fermented foods? Many Asian cultures enjoy fermented soy products, Koreans have Kimchi, and Germans have sauerkraut. But, what about Americans? Well, it turns out we do too! And, they happen to be pickles!
At any rate this is good news because fermented foods like pickles happen to be a source of probiotics for us. Probiotics are beneficial to our guts helping out our gut flora. The bacteria in our gut is referred to as our microbiome which is influenced by our age, genetics, stress, and where we live. Plus, this microbiome can communicate with our Central Nervous System, and that can affect our behavior. Pretty neat, huh!
The connection between the gut and the brain has been known for a while. Scientists think that the good gut bacteria is helpful because it increases GABA - a neurotransmitter that has an anti-anxiety effect on the body. That means that consuming these foods could help lower anxiety!
The next time you reach for a pickle remember that it's not only a tasty snack, but also a healthy one!
Reference: Power of Positivity, Do You Eat Pickles?, https://www.powerofpositivity.com/things-happen-brain-eat-pickle-every-day/
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