There are several types of mustard greens that have many
benefits. Where for the discussion this time is the benefits of mustard greens.
For health, the benefits possessed are quite a lot. The following is the
content of mustard greens calculated per 100 grams:
Calories: 22.00 k. Protein: 2.30 g. Fat: 0.30 g.
Carbohydrates: 4.00 g. Fiber: 1.20 g. Calcium (Ca): 220.50 mg. Phosphorus(p):
38.40 mg. Iron (Fe): 2.90 mg. Vitamin A: 969.00 SI. Vitamin B1: 0.09 mg.
Vitamin B2: 0.10 mg. Vitamin B3: 0.70 mg. Vitamin C: 102.00 mg.
The above content has many benefits, especially for health.
Well here are some of the benefits possessed by mustard greens.
Being a Source of Vitamin A
Green mustard greens contain vitamin A which is good for the
health of the body. Where this vitamin makes macular degeneration of the eye
reduced. As a result, cataracts can be prevented and eye health is maintained.
Even health in certain parts also improved such as the intestines, urinary
tract and respiratory tract.
Preventing Cancer
In the study "European Journal of Nutrition",
glucosinolates found in mustard vegetables are broken down so that biologically
active compounds including thiocyanates, nitriles, isothiostinates and indoles
are formed.
In animal studies as well as experiments conducted using
cells in the laboratory. Identification has been made and there is some
potential in mustard greens, where the debut vegetable can provide assistance
in preventing cancer. Include:
- Has anti-inflammatory effect
- Induces cell death (apoptosis)
- Inhibits tumor blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) and
tumor cell migration (necessary for metastasis)
- Helps protect cells from DNA damage
- Has antiviral and antibacterial effects
- Inactivate carcinogens
Folate Content Is
Beneficial For Pregnant Women
Folate content is found in mustard greens. Which content has
useful benefits for pregnant women. Folate itself is a type of B vitamin that
can be useful for forming red blood cells and healthy cell function. Folate or often known by the name of the
origin of folate can also provide a preventive effect so that the uterus does
not experience miscarriage and birth defects.
In early pregnancy, nutrition in the body of pregnant women
is very important. This is so that the risk of birth defects can be reduced in
the spine and brain. If folic acid deficiency will make large red blood cells
not function properly and abnormally.
Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the
United States provides recommendations to pregnant women. Where during
childbearing age consume folic acid every day at least 400 mcg (micrograms).
Decreased Risk of Heart Disease
With the folate content in mustard greens, the risk of heart
disease decreases. This is in line with the publication conducted "British
Medical Journal", where researchers provide information that a daily dose
of folic acid can make a person who can reduce the risk of stroke and heart
disease in the range of 20%.
Amio acid levels found in the blood can be lowered
effectively by folic acid. In addition, the researchers also mentioned that
folic acid increased the risk of stroke by about 20%, blood clots in the legs
by 25% and heart disease by 16%.
