Maitreyi Paradigm- The Art and Science of Being Happy
  • Home
  • Maitreyi
  • Ancient Wisdom
  • Inner Healing
  • Wellness
  • Blog
  • Books
  • Consultation
  • Contact Us
    • Terms & Condtions

This is why you should regularly include Mustard seeds in your diet...

5/13/2022

0 Comments

 
Mustard reminds most people of barbecues. However, once you store mustard seeds in your spice drawer, you will begin to see mustard differently. Mustard seeds add a spicy, rustic aroma and flavor to various dishes. Mustard seeds are marketed whole or in ground powder form. 

Mustard seeds come from mustard plant. This plant belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family just like cabbage, Brussels sprout, and broccoli. There are around 40 unique varieties of mustard plant. 
​
However, only three main types are sources of mustard seeds including brown mustard or Brassica juncea, white mustard or Brassica alba and black mustard or Brassica nigra. Brown mustard seeds are actually dark yellow colored and have a strong flavor. These are used for making Dijon mustard. White mustard seeds are actually yellow-colored and have the mildest flavor; these are used for making the American yellow mustard. Black mustard seeds have the strongest flavor. 
Picture
Mustard seeds have unique healing features; this is partly because mustard seeds belong in the Brassica food group which is a part of the cruciferous vegetable family.

Similar to other Brassica foods, mustard seeds have a rich supply of phytonutrients known as glucosinolates. These glucosinolates are broken apart by tyronisase enzymes into other form of phytonutrients known as isothiocyanates. These isothiocyanates that mustard seeds contain have been the focus of numerous studies because of their cancer-fighting effects. In studies that involve colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal cancer, isothiocyanate intake has demonstrated to prevent the progression of existing cancer cells and protect against the development of these cells.

Based on the food ranking system, mustard seeds turn out to be a great selenium source. Each serving of mustard seeds equivalent to 2 teaspoons or 4 grams contains approximately 11.8% selenium. Studies show that selenium helps in reducing the severity of asthma, decreasing some rheumatoid arthritis-related symptoms, and preventing cancer. Mustard seeds also qualify as a good magnesium source; each serving contains approximately 3.7% magnesium. 

Similar with selenium, magnesium helps in reducing the severity of asthma, lowering high blood pressure, restoring normal sleep patterns in menopausal women, reducing the frequency of migraines, and preventing heart attack in patients diagnosed with diabetic heart disease or atherosclerosis. With the selenium and magnesium contents of mustard seeds, they help provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
​
Furthermore, mustard seeds are not only a great source of selenium and magnesium. These seeds are also a good source of phosphorus, tryptophan, omega-3 fatty acids, and manganese.

continue reading...

  • Why is snacking between meals considered healthy?
  • ​Microgreens- a tasty and sustainable choice for a healthy lifestyle
  • Eating Carrots for Health & Vitality
  • Why 'sustainable lifestyle' is an important part of Conscious Living- living with awareness?
Categories: 
Healthy Eating   and   Nutritious Foods

Keywords and Tags:
#mustardseed #healthysnackidea #benefitsofeatingmustardseeds #nutritioninmustardseeds #eatingsmart #eatinghealthy #healthandwellness #healthfood    #nutritiousfood   #wholisticlifestyle #LiveConsciously
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    ... also check out our
    Vedic Wisdom Blog

    Categories

    All
    Active Lifestyle
    A Message For You
    Ancient Therapies
    Ancient Wisdom
    Angels And Saints
    Animal Wisdom
    Archetypes
    Aroma Wisdom
    Art Card Journaling
    Arts And Crafts
    Ascension
    Bio Based Healing
    Body Based Healing
    Book Excerpts
    Brilliant Beings
    Buddhism
    Comfortable Living
    Conscious Living
    Crystal Wisdom
    Currently In News
    Daoism Or Taoism
    Death And After
    DIY Lifestyle
    Emotional Wellbeing
    Energized Space
    Energy Healing
    Flower Messages
    Global Vedic Wisdom
    Green Living
    Guidance
    Healing Activities
    Healing Music
    Healthy Eating
    Helpful Info Tips
    How To...
    Inspiration
    Journaling
    Journey To Oneness
    Joy And Happiness
    Karma
    Life Adventures
    Life Management
    Magical Living
    Meditation
    Mind Body Healing
    Money Luck
    Mystic Christianity
    Mystic Islam
    Mystic Judaism
    Natural Living
    Nature Guidance
    Nutritious Foods
    Oracle And Divination
    Original Artworks
    Our Path Our Journey
    Photon Of Wisdom
    Quick Healthy Eats
    Relationships
    Self Development
    Shaman Wisdom
    Sounds And Mantras
    Special Messages
    Spiritual Awareness
    Spiritual Lessons
    Spiritual Regression
    Tantra
    Think On This
    Tools And Techniques
    Travel Stories
    Videos
    Ways To Energize
    Ways To Relax
    Wellness
    Yoga

    Also check out...

    Vedic Wisdom Blog

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture

    Stay in touch

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
© Copyright 2022 Maitreyi Gautam, Sandhya Bhat & ​Macro2Micro Media *** ALL RIGHTS RESERVED *** See Terms & Conditions for details on this site usage.