6. Pickles
Pickles are a tasty side dish for sandwiches and an excellent addition to any lunchtime meal. These fermented cucumbers contain high concentrations of minerals and vitamins. Pickles also come packed with beneficial bacteria that improve gut health while aiding digestion. The fermented vegetable can assist individuals with recovery from vitamin K deficiency.
Each serving of pickles contains 18-percent of the daily requirement for this essential vitamin, that’s responsible for optimal bone and cardiovascular health. Eating pickles can assist with relief from inflammatory disease. The vitamin K in this fermented food helps to relieve the symptoms of arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis and spondylosis.
A jar of fermented pickles comes loaded with beneficial probiotics and enzymes. However, pickles are a widely-farmed vegetable crop. Therefore, it’s essential to select an organically farmed source of this superfood. Organic crops contain no pesticides or herbicides absorbed from the growing medium. Source your pickles from a local farmer’s market. Always ensure that the label stipulates “organic,” and has no preservatives or additives to extend shelf life.