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I always have a couple of jars of pickles in the fridge. (Don't have any interest in making them.) Lately I'm into Bubbie's Dills and Vlasic's sweet gherkins. How about you?
As another poster pointed out, they are soaked in sodium and bad for the blood vessels. But they are low in calories, at least (the non-sweet ones).
I partake occasionally. I like all kinds of pickles. Dills, bread & butter, sweet gherkins.
As another poster pointed out, they are soaked in sodium and bad for the blood vessels.
I was all set to dispute this. I am one of the fortunate few who are "salt-resistant". I have low blood pressure, and salt has no effect on my BP. And at 60+ yrs of age, I would know by now. But I thought I would do a quick google before I jumped all over you, because as the old saying goes, "I ain't often right, but I've never been wrong".
And guess what, salt is bad for your blood vessels, even if you are salt-resistant.
Even if you don't develop high blood pressure from eating too much salt, you may still be damaging your blood vessels, heart, kidneys and brain, a new study warns. Researchers reviewed available evidence and found that high levels of salt consumption have harmful effects on a number of organs and tissues, even in people who are "salt-resistant," which means their salt intake does not affect their blood pressure. High salt consumption levels can lead to reduced function of the endothelium, which is the inner lining of blood vessels. Endothelial cells are involved in a number of processes, including blood clotting and immune function. High salt levels can also increase artery stiffness, the researchers said.
I guess I should at least stay aware of how much salt I get. I tend to not use salt anyways, not because it's bad for you, but simply because I don't like salty foods. But I do love me some pickles.
I love all types of pickles. The farmers market near me has this pickle guy and 2 of my favorites are the honey mustard pickle and red flannel pickle. The red flannel is sweet and spicy. I do love Vlasic sweet gherkins too and I also like the Claussen brand.
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