Because Mark’s lovely piccalilli is made from vegetables, this relish will supply some fibre and some nutrients – depending how much you eat of it! But many vitamins, particularly vitamin C, will be destroyed by the pickling process.
A Google search will uncover various claims for the health benefits of vinegar – many of which are totally unfounded. There are all sorts of claims about vinegar and weight loss.
Interestingly, some recent scientific studies have suggested that consuming vinegar may influence the body’s metabolism. There is a suggestion that vinegar and therefore presumably foods pickled in vinegar could help to curb appetite, but much more research is needed.
My advice would be to enjoy the delicious piccalilli but don’t expect it to help you lose weight!
DR JULIET GRAY, COMPANY NUTRITIONIST
