Festivals like Navratri bring variety and spontaneity to life. The festivals help in changing the mundane routine and making things exciting with the rituals, food and colour! Similarly, spices like pepper, mustard seeds, cinnamon, etc add zing to our food and their varying amount in each dish makes for a happy surprise. All the spices used in daily Indian cooking heal the body & mind.
In the Navratri Series, today’s spice is Mustard seeds. The pungent tasting spice which is used to pep up our food has many benefits that protect you from ill health and complications. Read ahead and know more about it.
How Mustard Seeds Protect You
Protects You Against Headache & Migraine
Mustard seeds are rich in Magnesium. Magnesium works efficiently to relieve pain and relax the nerves. Magnesium supplements are often given to people suffering from Migraines. Include this magic seed in your diet and protect yourself against nasty migraines.
Protects Your Bones, Teeth & Gums
The spice is rich in selenium. Selenium makes the bones stronger. It is also responsible for proper thyroid function. The spice also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, therefore relieves pain in gums an
Protects Against Respiratory Congestion
The spice has heat and a pungent smell. It helps relieve chest congestion. The spice can be applied in paste form on the chest. It leads to heat generation which in turn decongests the chest by releasing phlegm. This is often used as a home remedy for children.
Protects You Against Constipation
Mustard seeds are packed with dietary fibre. They contain soluble fibre which is readily available. This helps in preventing constipation. The Omega 3 in the seeds also help in improving the liver health and overall metabolism of the body.
Protects You Against Ageing
The spice has an impressive nutrient profile. It is rich in carotene, lutein, Vitamin K, A, & C. This helps in slowing the process of ageing. The spice protects against wrinkles and fine lines. It is also an excellent natural scrub for your skin.
So, next time you splatter the shiny yellow mustard sauce on your sandwich, remember that other than making your meal delicious, it is going to work on your skin, hair, nails, bones, teeth, joint health, headache, gut health, respiratory health, blood pressure and much more.
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