6 Amazing Health Benefits of Kimchi
4. It can also be used for weight loss
Kimchi also helps you to lose weight. It has lactobacillus which is a good bacterium. It brings down your appetite by decreasing your blood sugar levels. Also the high fiber content will fill you up making you less hungry.
5. It has antioxidants that protects your body from free radicals
The other ingredients such as ginger, pepper and garlic support the immune system and prevent you from getting a cold or flu.
6. It is also a cancer fighting food
It has antioxidants and flavonoids that help in fighting cancer, especially stomach cancer. Cabbage has this in common with other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower.
Although it might be a super food, it is important that you do not overdo it. While it does lower blood pressure, it also has a lot of salt in it, so you just have to add it as an accompaniment to your meal and not make it your meal. Too much of fermented food can also cause gastric cancer. Have it with soup, sandwiches or sticky rice. It also goes great with sushi.
