As the departing monsoon rain splatters on our windows and the cold wind settles on our skin, the changing weather indicates that winters are about to come in no time. Since childhood, we have been fed green leafy vegetables during winter, which have their own benefits. Least to say, green vegetables are loaded with essential nutrients including high levels of fibre, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium that present a multitude of benefits for our body. One such miraculous vegetable includes mustard leaves.
Extracted from the sarso plant, like the mustard oil or seeds (rai), which are generously used while cooking Indian meals, mustard leaves are known to benefit your body in multiple ways when consumed in food.
For the unversed, here are the nutritional facts and health benefits of mustard leaves you must know:
Nutritional Contents In Mustard Leaves
One cup (56 grams) of chopped mustard leaves provides:
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Calories: 15
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: less than 1 gram
Carbs: 3 grams
Fibre: 2 grams
Sugar: 1 gram
Vitamin A: 9% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 6% of the DV
Vitamin C: 44% of the DV
Vitamin E: 8% of the DV
Vitamin K: 120% of the DV
Copper: 10% of the DV
Health Benefits Of Mustard Leaves
Mustard leaves are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. They are low in calories and high in fibre and micronutrients, making them ideal for a balanced diet.
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Aids In Digestion
Poor digestion issues like constipation were traditionally associated with older people. However, due to current poor eating habits, younger people are succumbing to bad gut health issues, and struggling to lead a healthy life. However, it’s never too late to incorporate mustard greens in your and your child’s diet to keep poor digestion issues at bay and ensure a smooth bowel movement. Eating mustard leaves is a natural remedy to treat constipation and please your gut with high-fibre content.
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Boosts Immunity
People with low immunity are prone to fall sick often. Adding one cup of mustard greens to your diet can fulfil more than one-third of the daily Vitamin C requirement.
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Improves Bone And Eye Health
Since childhood, we have been told that green leafy vegetables are miraculous for improving eye and bone health and we didn’t believe it, did we? Well, mustard leaves have been proven to provide these health benefits due to their rich nutritional contents. One cup of mustard greens provides vitamins and antioxidants to keep your bones strong and vision sharp.
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