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Sour tasting foods actually have a number of benefits that are good for the body. If consumed regularly, it can improve digestion and reduce weight.
Sour tasting foods often provide a fresh sensation, for example when enjoying various types of citrus fruit. Other sour foods include fermented foods and drinks.
Reporting from Health Shots (29/9), types of food with a sour taste are actually good for body health. The benefits that can be felt include improving the digestive system, controlling body weight and blood sugar levels.
The following are the benefits of consuming acidic foods:
1. Improves the Digestive System
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Acidic foods from the fermentation process produce probiotics, such as those contained in yogurt. This probiotic substance is very good for alleviating digestive problems.
According to research published by Plos One in 2012, acidic foods are very good for digestion.
“Acidic foods can also stimulate saliva and digestive juices, aiding digestion and nutrient absorption. This can help prevent problems, such as bloating and indigestion,” says nutritionist Abhilasha V.
2. Rich in Vitamin C
Sour foods contain lots of vitamin C, you can find it in citrus fruits, berries and others. Vitamin C, which is abundant in these sour fruits, can play a role in supporting the immune system.
Vitamin C can also provide benefits for skin health and increase iron absorption. 100 grams of lemon is known to contain 53 mg of vitamin C, then 100 grams of orange contains 53.2 mg of vitamin C.
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