I've been eating tons of pickles over the last few months. I'm trying to cut down on calories, while maintaining a healthy snacking routine, and also to eat locally.
Pickles from Guss's Pickles up the street from my building are the perfect solution. My current favorites are spicy, but I like all types (sour, half-sour, etc.)
Here's a history of pickles:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A3100168
There is also some evidence that pickles can promote digestive health and lower cholesterol.
All that, and they're delicious!
I especially like pickle juice for martinis.
What do
you do with pickles?