Researchers showed that people who ate 1 to 3 servings of these fermented foods per day were less likely to develop abdominal obesity.
Kombucha, kefir, pickles, sourdough bread…fermented foods are plentiful trends. For good reason: rich in “good” lactic acid bacteria – famous Probiotics – In fiber, vitamins and polyphenols, it is excellent for The gut microbiotaIt also helps in digestion, immunity and reduces the risk of colon cancer.
Less risk of big belly
A little less known in France is kimchi, a slightly spicy and tangy Korean dish made from it Fermented vegetables (mainly cabbage or radish) are also beneficial for weight maintenance After 40 years. In any case, Korean researchers from Chung-Ang University suggest this in the journal on January 30, 2024. BMJ Open. studied more than 115,000 men and Women aged 40 to 69 (68% women32% of men,Average age of 51 years). Of these, slightly more than a quarter were obese (noting that in Asians, obesity is defined as a BMI greater than 25, while for Europeans it is 30). All participants were then categorized into different groups based on their total daily consumption of kimchi (<1 serving/day, 1-2 servings/day, 2-3 servings/day, 3 to 5 servings/day and ≥5 servings/day). Results:
► People who eat 1 to 3 servings Daily kimchi eaters are less likely to become obese than those who eat less than one serving per day.
► In women: Consume 1 to 3 servings of Radish Kimchi per day was associated with a risk of -11% Having abdominal obesity (defined by Waist circumference greater than or equal to 85 cm for Asian women) compared to non-consumers.
► In humans: Consume 1 to 3 servings of Cabbage Kimchi per day was associated with increased risk -10% Having abdominal obesity (defined by waist circumference greater than or equal to 90 cm for Asian men) compared with non-consumers.
If we exceed 5 servings then opposite effect
In their study, the researchers thought that kimchi represented a serving 50 grams. Kimchi remains a very low-calorie side dish (16 calories per 50 grams), but very salty because it is marinated in brine (salt water to which spices are added). So one serving provides 11% of the daily salt intake. So you shouldn’t eat too much, the researchers recommend, because in contrast, kimchi (More than 5 servings per day, ie more than 250 grams) were associated with High prevalence of obesity. Total calories, carbohydrates (because kimchi is commonly eaten. with rice), fat and salt, which can Causes weight gain. The researchers would like to point out that their study is observational and, to date, cannot allow us to draw any causal conclusions. Further studies are needed to confirm these protective effects of kimchi against obesity.
