The Healthy Side to Polish Cuisine Most people will tell you that Polish food is unhealthy because it has a lot of meat and potatoes. While that’s true, there are many dishes that you can eat in Poland that are actually quite good for you. Fermented foods are an example of a kind of traditional Polish food that is quite good for you. Examples of fermented food include dill pickles and sauerkraut, sourdough bread, and fermented soups. These foods are good for you because they help with digestion, increase the absorption of iron, and strengthen hair and nails. Alternative grains are another example of a traditional Polish food that is quite good for you. Alternative grains that are popular in Poland include barley, oat, and millet. Because barley is full of potassium, calcium, and magnesium, they are particularly good for your bones and liver. Millet meanwhile is good for your heart, and it is particularly good for people who are at risk of developing diabetes. Finally, the a...