Achar benefits: Pickle is the king of taste in Indian food plate. But along with taste, if we talk about health, then it becomes important that we understand what kind of pickle affects our body. Let us know what can be the disadvantages of eating more pickles and what will be the benefits if it is eaten in small quantities.
Aid in digestion: Pickles made in a traditional way (such as lemon, mango, ginger or garlic) helps in digestion because it contains natural probiotics.
Increases hunger: Eating pickle increases the process of saliva, which increases appetite and makes food look more tasty.
Antioxidants source: The things used in pickles like mango, lemon, garlic etc. are rich in antioxidants, which can help in increasing immunity.
Excess salt and oil: To keep the pickle safe for a long time, more salt and oil are added to it. It can increase the risk of high blood pressure, kidney problems and heart disease.
Mentor and adulteration: Some packed pickles found in the market are chemical preservatives and artificial colors, which can be harmful to health.
Acidity and irritation: Eating high amounts of citrus and spicy pickles can cause gas, acidity and stomach irritation.
1- Eat in moderation- Do not eat more than 1-2 teaspoons a day.
2- Homemade pickle is better- without chemicals and low oil-salt.
3- Choose low salt pickle, especially if you have a BP or heart problem.
4- Store in the fridge so that the pickle does not spoil quickly and does not thrive bacteria.