GOODNESS OF MUSTARD OIL
- Mustard oil has 20% more omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid than olive oil.
- Mustard oil has zero cholesterol.
- Tocopherols present in mustard help to protect the oil from rancidity, thus contributing to a long shelf life.
- Allylisothiocyanate has anti-cancer properties, which is present in mustard oil.
- Omega-3 found in mustard oil is protective for heart as it reduced clotting, blood pressure and bad fat. It is found in fish and for vegetarians, mustard is the only source.
- Being Cold Pressed oil, mustard oil does not have Trans-fatty acids. Trans-fatty acids are harmful to heart.
- Mustard oil lowers Serum cholesterol, LDL and Serum Triglycerides which ultimately prevents Artery damage.
- Mustard oil has anti-oxidants, Vitamin ‘E’ which is good anti-oxidant and has anti-ageing properties.
- The essential oil in mustard inhibits growth of certain yeasts, molds and bacterial enabling mustard to function as a natural preservative.
- Mustard oil stimulates enzymes that convert estrogen to a more benign type.
- Mustard oil also used to regulate the bowels and as an antidote for poisoning.
