Index»
Mustard Seed - Health Benefits
Scientific Name: Sinapis alba
Part of Plant Used: Seeds
Origin: Europe, Asia, Mediterranean
History: One
of the most popular spices in the United States graces hot dogs
and bratwurst. Mustard, from the cruciferous mustard plant, is available
in three main varieties: white, brown, and black. Hippocrates used
mustard medicinally and the Bible makes mention of it. Used by
the Greeks in cooking, it’s thought that the Romans were the first to
create a paste from the mustard seed, developing the precursor to our
modern day mustard.The first known recorded use of the spice comes from
Sanskrit records of 3,000 years ago.
Health Benefits
1. Mustard is from the brassicas family
of vegetables, all of which contain compounds known as glucosinolates
in plentiful amounts. The mirosinase enzymes in mustard break down these
phytochemicals into a substance called isothiocyanates that has been
shown to inhibit the growth of exisiting and new cancer cells in
the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Mustard seeds are thought to be a good source for relief of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis due to their selenium and magnesium content.
3. Magnesium
also helps with sleep, migraine frequency, and heart attack for people
at risk. A touch of mustard added to your fish will boost the omega-3
content as the spice ranks highly in this nutrient.
4. And like chili peppers, mustard can relieve respiratory congestion.
5. If you are avoiding nightshades, mustard may be a good addition to your spice repertoire.
6. Flavor:
Mustard is a great spice to keep around for its spicy and aromatic
qualities. It'll impart a nice bite to your dishes. Like coriander, this
is another great one to toast in a skillet before you use them. Now,
what should you use it for? It's a traditional Indian spice, but also
works really well with salmon. It's great with roasted potatoes or sweet
potatoes and is a great marinating spice.
As a member of the Brassica family
of plants, mustard contains a number of nutrients of interest that
show promise in disease prevention. However, extensive human research on
health benefits of mustard has not yet taken place.
7. Dietary Fibre
Mustard
seed is an excellent source of soluble fibre in large part because of
the gum on the seed coat of Yellow mustard. Early research seems to
support the concept of using mustard gums to assist with lowering
glycemic indexes. Incorporating mustard fibres may therefore aid in the
management of blood sugar levels.
8. Glucosinolates
The
same chemical compounds that give mustard its sharp spicy taste may
also contribute to its cancer fighting potential. Animal tests have
suggested that mustard exerts its anti-cancer effect by triggering
enzymes to detoxify and by changing the way the body’s defence mechanism
works.
9. Selenium
Mustard seeds are a very good
source of selenium. This is a trace mineral that research suggests
affects cancer risk in a couple of ways. Selenium may prevent or slow
cancer growth rates. In addition, as an antioxidant, it may protect
against free radicals.
10. Other Nutrients
Mustard is a
good source of magnesium. This trace mineral is connected to
everything from reduced blood pressure, asthma relief to sleep relief
for menopausal women. In addition to being a very good source of omega-3
fatty acids it also supplies tyryptophan, phosphorus, iron and protein.
Precautions: Mustard seeds contain goitrogens, which can cause problems for people with thyroid problems.
Mustard Seed - Health Benefits
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Mustard Seed - Health Benefits
Part of Plant Used: Seeds
Origin: Europe, Asia, Mediterranean
History: One
of the most popular spices in the United States graces hot dogs
and bratwurst. Mustard, from the cruciferous mustard plant, is available
in three main varieties: white, brown, and black. Hippocrates used
mustard medicinally and the Bible makes mention of it. Used by
the Greeks in cooking, it’s thought that the Romans were the first to
create a paste from the mustard seed, developing the precursor to our
modern day mustard.The first known recorded use of the spice comes from
Sanskrit records of 3,000 years ago.
Health Benefits
1. Mustard is from the brassicas family
of vegetables, all of which contain compounds known as glucosinolates
in plentiful amounts. The mirosinase enzymes in mustard break down these
phytochemicals into a substance called isothiocyanates that has been
shown to inhibit the growth of exisiting and new cancer cells in
the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Mustard seeds are thought to be a good source for relief of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis due to their selenium and magnesium content.
3. Magnesium
also helps with sleep, migraine frequency, and heart attack for people
at risk. A touch of mustard added to your fish will boost the omega-3
content as the spice ranks highly in this nutrient.
4. And like chili peppers, mustard can relieve respiratory congestion.
5. If you are avoiding nightshades, mustard may be a good addition to your spice repertoire.
6. Flavor:
Mustard is a great spice to keep around for its spicy and aromatic
qualities. It'll impart a nice bite to your dishes. Like coriander, this
is another great one to toast in a skillet before you use them. Now,
what should you use it for? It's a traditional Indian spice, but also
works really well with salmon. It's great with roasted potatoes or sweet
potatoes and is a great marinating spice.
As a member of the Brassica family
of plants, mustard contains a number of nutrients of interest that
show promise in disease prevention. However, extensive human research on
health benefits of mustard has not yet taken place.
7. Dietary Fibre
Mustard
seed is an excellent source of soluble fibre in large part because of
the gum on the seed coat of Yellow mustard. Early research seems to
support the concept of using mustard gums to assist with lowering
glycemic indexes. Incorporating mustard fibres may therefore aid in the
management of blood sugar levels.
8. Glucosinolates
The
same chemical compounds that give mustard its sharp spicy taste may
also contribute to its cancer fighting potential. Animal tests have
suggested that mustard exerts its anti-cancer effect by triggering
enzymes to detoxify and by changing the way the body’s defence mechanism
works.
9. Selenium
Mustard seeds are a very good
source of selenium. This is a trace mineral that research suggests
affects cancer risk in a couple of ways. Selenium may prevent or slow
cancer growth rates. In addition, as an antioxidant, it may protect
against free radicals.
10. Other Nutrients
Mustard is a
good source of magnesium. This trace mineral is connected to
everything from reduced blood pressure, asthma relief to sleep relief
for menopausal women. In addition to being a very good source of omega-3
fatty acids it also supplies tyryptophan, phosphorus, iron and protein.
Precautions: Mustard seeds contain goitrogens, which can cause problems for people with thyroid problems.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.