Jan 17, 2024
BY: Rishabh RajThe winter diet is incomplete without a side of spicy and delicious Gajar Mooli, Gobhi Ka Achar, Amla Ka Achar, and other seasonal pickles. They not only enhance the taste but are also highly nutritious, which helps with overall wellness. Take a look at the benefits.
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As per nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, winter pickles are the underrated, undervalued, and underutilized delicacies that can fix skin, gut, and joint aches.
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As per Rujuta, the use of ground spices and exposing the pickle jar to sunlight makes Indian pickles unique and healthy. She states that the use of hand-pounded mustard seeds is one of the traditional therapies against respiratory disorders. Also, the sun cooking and fermenting of the shalgam, gajar and phul gobi is what the modern world of nutrition appreciates (and may later even appropriate) as pre-, pro-, and post-biotics.
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Fermented pickles are a source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut.
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Winter pickles are rich in vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system during this season and protect against colds and flu.
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Pickles are typically preserved in brine, which can help with hydration. Also, staying hydrated during the winter season is important to maintain healthy skin during a time when the air tends to be drier.
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The salt content in pickles is high, and that can contribute to maintaining electrolyte balance in the body, which can further help with smooth bodily functions and fluid balance.
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Vegetables like cabbage and beetroots contain antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
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Pickles are generally low in calories, making them a healthy condiment that goes well with parathas and other savory snacks.
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Pickles are low in calories, and when consumed in moderation, they help with weight loss.
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Ingredients like amla help flush out toxins present in the body and keep the liver healthy. Also, amla helps reduce hyperlipidemia and metabolic syndrome.
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