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Here are 10 reasons drinking pickle juice is good for you
By joannewashburn // 2020-12-19
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Even for the most dedicated pickle fan, glugging a glass of pickle juice might sound like taking things a bit too far. But you might want to think twice before you dump that leftover pickle juice down the drain. It turns out that pickle juice is actually pretty good for you! Despite its sharp sour flavor, pickle juice is known to confer a wide range of health-busting benefits, from smoother digestion to a healthier heart. So what's the "dill" with pickle juice? Here's everything you need to know about the brine and the reasons you should be drinking it:

It soothes muscle cramps

The next time you finish an intense workout session, reach for a nice chilled glass of pickle juice. Studies show that drinking pickle juice after exercising can help relieve sore muscles and soothe cramps fast. It's not clear how exactly pickle juice is able to do this. But experts think that the vinegar in the juice may have something to do with rapid pain relief since it helps stop nerve signals that make your muscles cramp.

It keeps you hydrated

Drinking water after a workout is great and all. But pickle juice will keep you hydrated for longer periods. Plus, it contains two important minerals for rapid hydration: sodium and potassium. Sodium and potassium are electrolytes, meaning they have an electric charge. They are essential for numerous bodily functions, such as energy production and muscle contraction. The more you sweat, the more electrolytes you lose. So opting for a drink with both potassium and sodium will help restore your electrolyte levels at a much faster rate.

It's fat-free

If you're working out to lose weight, then you need to cut back on sports drinks. The nutritional profile of your average sports drink is like that of a can of soda or energy drink. Studies show that drinking soda could lead to weight gain. Enter pickle juice. This drink contains no fat but it can have up to 100 calories per serving, depending on what ingredients are in the pickling solution.

It offers many antioxidants

Pickles pack important vitamins in their brine that act as antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E. Antioxidants help protect your cells, proteins and DNA from damage caused by free radicals. These antioxidants also fortify your body's immune system so that you're less likely to get sick.

It's cheaper than sports drinks

Unlike sports drinks, pickle juice comes cheap. Plus, if you already eat pickles regularly, then you'd practically be spending no money at all on this natural "sports drink." You can even make your own juice by pickling cucumbers in vinegar, salt, garlic and a few other spices of your choosing.

It supports weight loss

Pickle juice owes its less than pleasant flavor to vinegar. But stick with it – you might just lose weight! A study by Japanese researchers showed that consuming vinegar every day promotes healthy weight loss.

It gets rid of bad breath

When it comes to natural breath fresheners, vinegar doesn't seem to fit the bill. But it turns out that a little bit of pickle juice can help kill odor-causing bacteria in your mouth, thanks to the antibacterial properties of both dill and vinegar.

It supports digestive health

Pickle juice promotes good gut health by encouraging the growth and healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut. These bacteria help you break down food and protect your gut from infection.

It can lower cholesterol levels

Dill, an herb usually added to pickling solutions for cucumbers, contains quercetin. This powerful antioxidant is said to have cholesterol-lowering properties, as shown by many animal studies.

It helps control blood sugar levels

Drinking pickle juice regularly may help keep your blood sugar levels in check, thanks to vinegar's anti-diabetic effect. In fact, one study found that drinking a small serving of vinegar before a meal helps control blood sugar levels, particularly in people with Type 2 diabetes. This chronic disorder can lead to serious health issues, such as blindness and kidney damage. Sour, salty pickle juice is hardly anyone's favorite drink. But glugging it on the regular can give you high levels of antioxidants that confer all sorts of benefits, from pain relief to weight loss. So the next time you're left with a jar of icky pickle juice, save it for later use as a health drink. Take note that pickle juice contains high levels of sodium. So make sure to drink it in moderation to avoid any adverse health effects of eating and drinking too much sodium, such as high blood pressure and kidney stones. Sources: Healthline.com PodiumRunner.com TheMediterraneanDish.com
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