Mustard Seeds

 

Health Benefits of Eating Mustard Seeds

Mustard Seeds can be regarded as a wholesome package of health. Let us explore their benefits in detail.

 

• Mustard seeds are a good source of selenium, which is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. Selenium is a nutrient that helps in reducing the severity of asthma, certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and even cancer.
• The oil extracted from mustard seeds has an incredible property of lowering high blood pressure
• Mustard oil also helps prevent heart attacks and diabetic heart disease, thus making it the most preferred oil, recommended by doctors and dieticians alike. 
• Mustard seeds have proven to be helpful in reducing the frequency of migraine attacks.
• Consuming these seeds is known to help women suffering from distorted sleep patterns, associated with symptoms of menopause
• Mustard seeds contain a lot of phytonutrients called glucosinolates. They also boast of myrosinase enzymes, which can break glucosinolates into other phytonutrients called isothiocyanates, known to have anti-cancer properties.
• The seeds prove to be a good source of omega--3 fatty acids, iron, manganese, zinc, protein, calcium, dietary fiber and niacin.
• Mustard seeds are a good source of magnesium, which helps reduce the severity of asthma, lower high blood pressure, and prevent heart attack in patients suffering from atherosclerosis or diabetic heart disease.
• The magnesium in mustard seeds also helps in speeding up the metabolism of the body, hence improving digestion.
• Mustard seeds are known to have antibacterial, antiseptic as well as antifungal properties.
• Consuming black mustard seeds can help people with a lack of appetite, when taken with milk, 15 minutes before the meal.

 

Caution

• Mustard seeds are not categorized among allergic foods, however carelessly-eaten strong seeds can have a strong and painful effect on the nasal membranes.

 

Cooking Tips

• Mustard seeds add an aromatic effect to the food, when fried in oil.
• Dijon mustard sauce, which is prepared from brown mustard seeds, can be used for dressing. Combined with honey, it results in deliciously sweet dipping sauce.
• The seeds of white, black and brown mustard can be sprinkled on rice, vegetables and salads, to add color and flavor. 
• Non-vegetarians can rub bottled mustard on their meat, to give it a distinctive flavor.
• Mustard powder can be used in salad dressings, pickles, egg dishes and vinaigrettes.