Achar khane ke nuksan: It is rarely a matter of Indian plate and there is no pickle in it. Pickle is not just a food item, but a confluence of taste, tradition and emotions. Mango, lemon, chilli, carrot or mix pickle made with grandmother’s hands not only brings flatiness in food, but also makes food incomplete for many people without pickles. But do you know that this delicious pickle can become a big enemy of health for some people?
Although the use of spices, oil and salt in pickle makes it durable for a long time, these things can prove to be dangerous for people with certain health conditions. Let us know in detail which 7 types of people should avoid eating pickles, and are there scientific and Ayurvedic reasons behind it.
Poison of salt, oil and acid hidden behind the taste
To keep the pickle safe for a long time, more salt, oil, vinegar and spices are added to it. If all these things are taken in limited quantities, they do not do harm. But when a person is already suffering from a disease or his physical condition is very sensitive, then pickle such as high sodium and acidic foods can be harmful.
In addition, the pickle found in the market many times is added to preservatives, chemical flavors and high amounts of refined oil, which can further increase the problems related to blood pressure, liver, kidney and stomach in the body. Let us know who are those 7 people who should stay away from pickles.
1. High blood pressure (High BP) patients
Excess of salt in pickle can increase blood pressure immediately. High BP patients often recommend low sodium diet to doctors, while pickle is exactly the opposite. Excess salt makes the arteries hard, which increases the pressure on the heart and can also increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
2. People troubled by acidity and stomach irritation
Vinegar, lemon, red chili and spices used in pickle can increase the acidity of the stomach. People who are suffering from problems like gas, acid reflux or stomach irritation may feel immediate burning sensation by eating pickles. Also, this can damage the internal layer of the stomach.
3. Patients with kidney problems
Kidney patients have to control the amount of salt and potassium. Pickle contains high sodium and spices which give more load to the kidneys and can increase the fluid retention. This situation can also be fatal for them.
4. Diabetes patients
Pickle vinegar and spices can increase blood sugar levels. Sugar or jaggery is also added to mix pickle or sweet pickle, which can be extremely dangerous for diabetic patients. In addition, the pickle found in the market can also contain hidden sugar and carotene that can cause hyperglycemia.
5. Skin allergy or eczema patients
Pickle spices and artificial colors can produce skin reaction or allergic response in some people. People suffering from eczema, rashes or other skin disorders can cause flare-up by eating pickles.
6. People struggling with liver related diseases
Food containing highly fried, spicy and salt puts extra pressure on the liver. Oil, salt and preservatives present in pickle can increase liver inflammation. Especially in conditions like fatty liver, hepatitis or cirrhosis, pickle should be completely avoided.
7. Pregnant women
Although some pregnant women express their desire to eat pickles, excessive pickle consumption may cause hazards such as blood pressure, irritation, swelling and lack of water. Apart from this, there is a possibility of bacteria or toxins in the market found in the market, which can be harmful in pregnancy.
Can pickle ever eat pickle?
If you do not fall in any category mentioned above and your health is normal, then you can eat a limited amount of homemade, fresh and low salt/spices pickle. Also, always keep in mind:
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Take 2-3 times a week, not daily
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Small quantity with food (less than 1 teaspoon)
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Choose only homemade and hygiene pickle
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