In the habit of eating pickle daily? You must read this!
Updated: Apr 9, 2018, 17:51 IST

1. Is it healthy to have them daily? Read to find out.

Indian dining and pickles are somewhat inseparable. Wondering why? Well, the combination has double benefits. First, keeping the climatic conditions in mind, they aid in digestion and also build the immune system of the human body. On the other hand, they add unsaid pleasure to the taste buds because of the grounded spices that are fermented along with salt and oil. But are they not loaded with fat and are high in sodium? Is it healthy to have them daily? Read to find out.

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2. Improve digestion

When pickles are made at home, ingredients are fermented with salt that leads to the growth of probiotic bacteria that improve digestion.

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3. Fight free radicals

Pickles are made by preserving vegetables and thus their antioxidants are intact and these antioxidants further help in battling free radicals that cause allergies and diseases.

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4. Improve mental health

According to various neuro studies, regular consumption of pickles also boosts mental health where they improve the communication system of the body with the central nervous system and regulate mood swings and anxiety.

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5. Source of essential nutrients

You will be surprised to know that pickle-processing (homemade pickles) improves the fibre content of the ingredients and are considered healthy as they are high in vitamins and minerals. This happens due to the controlled exposure of pickle jar to direct sunlight.

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In the habit of eating pickle daily? You must read this!
Updated: Apr 9, 2018, 17:51 IST