Pickled Goods

Are Pickles Good For You?

Pickles have health benefits like almost no fat and lots of vitamins. Some pickles are high in Vitamin K, which is good for your blood and bones. The pickle downside is salt. There’s a lot of it since the vegetables are pickled in brine, which is salt and water.

Is Pickle Juice Good For You?

In small amounts. A vinegar-based pickle juice has electrolytes and can help regulate blood sugar. However, pickle juice is high in sodium, so you have to be careful about drinking it. If you love pickles and want to make the most of the juice, talk to your doctor about how to use it best.