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Is Kimchi Healthy for You? The Gut Upside and the Salt Catch

A bowl of Kimchi Fried Rice (is kimchi healthy for you)

Is kimchi healthy for you? Yes, for most people, with 1 real catch: it’s salty, so the portion matters more than the jar. Eaten the Korean way, a small side dish alongside rice and other food, kimchi gives you vegetables, fiber and live lactic acid bacteria in a low-calorie package.