Benefits of mustard seeds

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Mustard seeds have been around for over 5,000 years. They’re known to have numerous benefits, as they’re low in calories, high in nutritional value, and have a lot of anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. They’re available in different varieties — black mustard, white mustard and brown Indian mustard, in whole as well as in powdered form.  
  • Mustard oil is known to be great for the skin because it generates warmth.  
  • Mustard seeds are rich in a nutrient called selenium, known for its high anti-inflammatory properties.  
  • The high source of magnesium in mustard seeds helps reduce the severity of asthma attacks and certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as lowering blood pressure.  
  • Suffer from migraines? Mustard seeds are known to help reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. 
  • Mustard seeds are very rich in calcium, manganese, omega 3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, protein and dietary fibers.

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