Are Pickles Bad For Health?

Indians love pickles. Yes, most of us cannot stay away from the mouth watering pickles. Whether it is idli, dosa, roti or rice, pickles can really make any dish taste good to the tongue.

Actually, rarely eating a pickle isn't bad. Too much of anything is bad for health and the same applies to pickles too. They contains lots of oil and spices. So, limit your consumption.

Yes, over consumption of pickles can lead to certain health issues. Read on to know about them...

Oil

Oil acts as a preservative. That's why oil is added to pickles. The pieces of the pickle absorb lot of oil. If you over consume it, the risk of cholesterol and heart issues may increase in the long run.

Bloating

Pickles can also cause bloating. The sodium content in the pickles can cause water retention.

Salt

Pickles contain lots of salt too! Hypertension, swelling and water retention are the side effects of eating too much of salt. Pickles are not good for your blood pressure.

Kidneys

Even your kidneys get loaded when you eat too much of pickles. The ingredients of pickles may irritate your kidneys.

Digestion

Pickles can also upset the digestive system when consumed in large quantities. Diarrhea is one side effect.

Gastric Cancer

Some studies claim that excessive consumption of spicy pickles could significantly raise the risk of gastric cancer!