Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea) aka: Indian mustard, and leaf mustard, is a green vegetable with curly leaves and a thin stem.
Health benefits of Mustard Greens
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Mustard Greens
Look for vibrantly colored leaves with no signs of wilting.
Climate and origin
Mustard greens originated in the Indian Himalayas and are now cultivated in temperate to subtropical climates all over the world.
Taste
Mustard greens have a pungent spicy taste with a crisp texture and thin tender stem that can be eaten. When cooked mustard greens lose some of their spice, like onions.
Miscellaneous information
Mustard greens are so adept at storing metals and minerals that they are used to help clean the soil of hazardous waste sites. It should be noted that such greens are not released for public consumption.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 27 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.42g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.01g | 0% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 20mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 4.7g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.3g | 3% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 2.9g | 6% | ||
| Vitamin C 70mg | 78% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 1.6mg | 9% | ||
| Calcium 115mg | 9% | ||
| Potassium 384mg | 8% | ||
| Phosphorus 58mg | 5% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||