If you love pickles, then this health gem may be exactly what you want for your health. If you don't, this may be a tough addition to your health, but it is probably worth it since it doesn't take much.

There are numerous reasons why pickle juice is excellent for your health and your body in general. So here's why you may want to add a small cup of pickle juice to your daily routine.

NUMBER 1

According to the Very Well Health website, there are loads of electrolytes in pickle juice, which is why athletes sometimes drink it after a big workout. Your body actually craves them even if you're working out at all because it helps with cramping muscles that are dehydrated.

NUMBER 2

Then there's helping you cure that hangover after a night out with your friends or if you're just running ragged, extra tired, and worn out.  According to the Join Relay website, drinking pickle juice is filled with sodium and potassium, which your body craves in these situations.

NUMBER 3

Now, onto weight loss or, at the very least, maintaining your weight.

Pickle juice doesn't have any calories or fat, but it does contain vinegar, which, according to Very Well Health, helps reduce your appetite while regulating blood sugar levels.

Now, if you're like me and love a good pickle but still don't think you can get into drinking a small cup a day, then don't worry; eating the equivalent of six small pickles a day works, too. Sounds good to me, especially spreading them out throughout the day.

As always, your doctor is best to ask before you radically change anything about your diet.

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