MUSTARD.....

MUSTARD....
Mustard is one of the ancient spices used by almost every country in the world. Other than adding flavor to your food it is also known for its curative power.The unique healing properties of mustard seeds can partly be attributed to their home among the Brassica foods found in the cruciferous plant family.

Mustard has the following nutrients in it..the nutrients are arranged in ascending order of their % in the seed -
-Selenium,Tryptophan,Omega-3 fatty acids,phoporous,manganese,magnesium,dietry fibre,iron,calcium,protein,niacin,zinc and lastly calories.

-Selenium is a nutrient that has been shown to help reduce asthma, arthritis and certain cancers.

-Magnesium also reduces asthma and lowers blood pressure.

Some of the health benefits of mustard's are :-

-Increased rate of metabolism

-Speeds up digestion process by increasing saliva as much as eight times more than normal

-Inhibits cancer cell growth and possibly prevents other types of cancer as well.

-Treatment of skin diseases through the application of sulfur found in mustard.

The four powerful qualities in mustard is antibacterial, anti fungal, antiseptic and has anti-inflammatory properties.

So don't go by the size,just see the amount of benefits given to us by the tiny tot.

HEALTHY NUTS

WALNUTS - THE HEALTHY NUTS

Walnuts a delicious way to add nutrition and flavor to your maels.This nut is available round the year. It is a huge store of Omega acids,very much essential for our body.

- Omega-3 fatty acids :-

Ample of scientific evidences are there to prove that omega-3s lower cholesterol, protect the heart, protect against some cancers and help ease symptoms of inflammatory diseases like arthritis.

Polyunsaturated fats, like you find in walnuts, are high in essential fatty acids. These are called essential because you must get them from your diet. As an added bonus, fat makes food taste good. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold water fish, such as salmon, as well as in plant foods including walnuts, leafy greens, soybeans and flaxseed.

- Ellagic and gallic acid :-

Supports the immune system and appears to have several anti-cancer properties. Monounsaturated fats - has favorable effects on high cholesterol levels and other cardiovascular risk factors.

-Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) :-

Lowers levels of C-reactive protein, increases levels of protective omega-3s.

- Manganese and Copper :-

Are two minerals that are essential cofactors in a number of enzymes important in antioxidant defense

- Increases the elasticity of arteries

-Provides antioxidant protection

-Helps prevent gallstones

-Eating Nuts Lowers Risk of Weight Gain :-
Although nuts are known to provide a variety of cardio-protective benefits, many avoid them for fear of weight gain. A prospective study published in the journal Obesity shows such fears are groundless. In fact, people who eat nuts at least twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who almost never eat nuts.