Can kimchi really help you lose weight? Hold your pickle. The evidence isn’t looking great

  • Written by: Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
Can kimchi really help you lose weight? Hold your pickle. The evidence isn’t looking greatcasanisa/Shutterstock

Fermented foods have become popular in recent years, partly due to their perceived health benefits.

For instance, there is some evidence eating or drinking fermented foods can improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes. They can lower blood lipid (fats) levels and blood pressure in people with diabetes or obesity....

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