Pickles in Daily Diet Good or Bad: In our country, pickles are eaten a lot with food. Pickles not only enhance the taste of food but are also considered beneficial for health. In earlier times, pickles of many things including mango, lemon, amla, carrot were used in many homes. However, now most of the people buy pickles available in the market and eat them. Many people have a question in their mind whether eating pickles is beneficial or harmful for health? If you are also fond of eating pickles, then it is very important to know its advantages and disadvantages. Let us know the opinion of experts regarding this.

Ranjana Singh, founder and dietician of Ranjana Nutriglow Clinic based in Ghaziabad, UP, told News18. Pickles are usually made from vegetables or fruits. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are found in them. Properly prepared pickle can help in improving the digestive system. Especially fermented pickles contain good bacteria, which improve intestinal health. Apart from this, things like turmeric, fenugreek and mustard present in spices are helpful in reducing inflammation and increasing immunity. The sour and spicy taste of pickles releases more saliva and digestive juices. With this, food is easily digested. Pickles can be beneficial for people who have less appetite or have mild digestive problems.

Know the disadvantages of eating too much pickle

The dietitian said that if pickle is eaten in small quantities, it is beneficial. Eating pickles in large quantities can be harmful for health. Pickles contain high amounts of salt and oil, which can cause high blood pressure and heart disease. Excess salt also puts pressure on the kidneys and can cause dehydration or swelling in the body. Apart from this, too spicy pickle can cause stomach irritation and increase acidity. People suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems or stomach related diseases should consume pickles in very limited quantities. Pregnant women and elderly people should also avoid pickles with excess salt and spices.

Consumption of market pickles is harmful

Expert Ranjana Singh said that homemade pickle is beneficial for health because chemicals are not added to it. Generally, pickles available in the market are considered harmful for health. Pickles available in the market contain preservatives, food colors and excess oil and salt, which are harmful for health. If you buy pickle from the market, buy it of good quality and consume it in minimum quantity. If pickle is made at home with cleanliness and less spices, then it is beneficial for health along with taste. If you are fond of pickles, then exercise restraint and enjoy it wisely along with health.