Wellness
By Mallory Balice Wellness Program Manager
J
uly is National Pickle Month. You either love pickles or you don’t. The average American eats eight pounds of pickles a year – which is a lot! There are a variety of pickles: dill, crunchy, sliced, bite-sized, and more. You can eat pickles by themselves, or pair them with a sandwich. Here are some benefits of pickles.
Replenishes electrolytes:
Sweating makes you lose water and electrolytes, and pickles boost hydration.
Aids sugar levels: Studies show that the vinegar of pickles may help benefit diabetics.
Contains probiotics: Some pickles are fermented and contain probiotics to help with healthy gut bacteria.
Contains Vitamin K: This vitamin helps with absorbing calcium and with blood clotting.
It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. ~Audre Lorde
