Beyond that, in some cases, pickles' high sodium content is actually a good thing. Taub-Dix explains: Sodium is an electrolyte, and our body needs electrolytes to operate at its most optimal level. When you sweat, you lose electrolytes. Sweat buckets, you lose a lot of electrolytes, which she says can result in muscle cramps.
And that's where pickles—or more specifically pickle juice comes in. Not really! While the vitamin, antioxidant, mineral content and taste will depend on the thing being pickled, Spindel says from a health standpoint, other pickled veggies are similar to pickles. Up to do a little "cooking" aka pickling? According to Spindel, pickles that you DIY are almost always healthier than those that you buy.
Erring on the side of store-bought for convenience? Head to the refrigerator section. Then, look for an unpasteurized variety, since the pasteurization process can actually kill off probiotics , according to Spindel. Oh, and don't shy away from fun and funky flavors!
Pickles—especially fermented pickles—can occasionally be a part of a healthy diet. Just don't chow-down a dill daily. As Taub-Dix says, " I would never call pickles a health food, but in moderation pickles are fine. Luckily when it comes to pickles, a little goes a long way. Or maybe cumin!? Most pickle brands keep their ingredient list esoteric and just list "spices" instead of the specific flavors, so we couldn't confirm.
Whatever's happening inside the Claussen jar, we're here for it. And, more importantly, it's here for us. A pickle in the hand is worth a bespectacled bird greeting you with unapologetic glee from behind a sea of glass jars.
Literally half of our group recoiled at the taste of this The other half could not understand how any other pickle in the tasting could possibly top it. Frankly, I'm of the former camp and liken its flavor to the aroma of medicinal cream. Other editors, such as Becky Hughes and Emily Johnson , found the signature smokiness excitingly different from the other samples.
Anya Hoffman , who grew up in New York City, said that they reminded her of "the vat of pickles you get at an old-school New York City diner. This pickle tastes like the best version of the pickle you grew up eating. Sure, the interior is a little too mushy and there isn't a lot of spice or dynamic flavor, but there's a good vinegary kick, which is what you really need to complement a rich burger or barbecue sandwich.
It also has a great crispness—where most of the shelf-stable, neon-green pickles were rubbery with chewy skins, these bit clean through and offered a textural resistance that made them rise to the top of the pack. More often than not, what sent spears plummeting to the bottom was lack of snap—without it, pickles are merely salty, vinegary chew toys, AKA not delicious. People can make pickles from almost any food but, for many, pickles are synonymous with pickled cucumbers.
People preserve some pickles in a fermented brine that contains beneficial bacteria, which means they can be a good addition to a healthful diet. Fermented pickles offer more health benefits than other pickles. Even unfermented pickles, however, are rich in vitamins such as vitamin K and vitamin A. Pickles are fat-free and low in calories , but they are also low in most other nutrients, except for sodium. Most pickles are high in sodium, so it is important to limit consumption.
People with high blood pressure or cardiovascular health issues may want to avoid pickles. The main benefit of pickles is that some pickles contain beneficial bacteria. People use brine to make pickles. Brine is water mixed with salt or an acid, such as vinegar. Fermented brine contains good bacteria that may improve health, but only some brines go through the fermentation process.
The stomach contains millions of bacteria that help the body digest and absorb food. Fermented pickles are probiotic-rich, so they may help improve digestion and prevent minor stomach issues.
Some limited research suggests that probiotics may offer other health benefits, including:. Research into these benefits is still in the early stages. Researchers have to conduct more, larger trials before there can be any certainty about the long-term health effects of probiotics. In addition to fermented pickles containing probiotics, pickles may offer these other health benefits:. Electrolytes are salts that the body needs for healthy functioning. When a person experiences dehydration , they may also lose electrolytes.
Pickles are high in sodium, and so they are also high in electrolytes. Theoretically, this suggests that pickle juice might be an option for restoring electrolytes to people who have a fever , are vomiting, or who are dehydrated.
Some athletes swear by pickle juice to restore their electrolytes following a workout. There is no evidence that drinking pickle juice is a better option than water or electrolyte drinks.
However, for someone who enjoys pickle juice, a small amount may be a tasty alternative. Older research from suggests that pickles may help with muscle cramps. Researchers electrically induced muscle cramps in well-hydrated men once and then a week later.
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