Today's Food in the 'Winter Superfood' Series – 'Mustard and Fenugreek Vegetable' Vegetable markets are looking greener with the growing cold. Various types of vegetables are available in the market. In this people have different attraction towards mustard and fenugreek vegetables. Also understand its importance as many restaurants and dhabas in North India run only on mustard and fenugreek greens in winter. Apart from having a great taste, this vegetable is also full of essential nutrients for the body. It also contains many essential vitamins and minerals. Its special feature is that it is a low-calorie food and also provides all the micronutrients required by the body. Our grandmothers and little ones have been making mustard and fenugreek greens for years. This is the reason why earlier people did not need glasses to thread a needle even till the age of 60-70 years. Now the desire for instant food is keeping vegetables off the plate. It is becoming a part of the special menu of restaurants. Therefore, it is important to know that just 100 grams of fenugreek vegetable provides 186% of the daily requirement of iron. Just one mustard green provides 120% vitamin K. So, today in the 'Winter Superfoods' series we will talk about mustard and fenugreek vegetables. You will also know- Expensive fruits cannot compete with greens Nutritionist Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that if one eats greens every day in winter, it can prove to be more beneficial than eating lots of expensive fruits. This is because greens are low in calories and high in nutrients. Mustard and fenugreek greens are low in sugar and fat. It is also low in carbohydrates, while high in fiber. See its nutritional value in the graphic: Mustard and fenugreek are rich in minerals Mustard contains most of the vitamins required by the body. Both these greens are a storehouse of essential minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium. View graphic: Eating mustard and fenugreek leaves many diseases at bay Nature provides fruits and vegetables as per the body's requirement in every season. Greenery in winter is a boon for us. Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that if you eat mustard and fenugreek twice a week in winter, the risk of many diseases can be reduced. Eating fenugreek and mustard greens relieves arthritis pain and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. Skin becomes healthy and glowing. It also improves brain function. See graphic: Some common questions related to mustard and fenugreek and their answers Question: How much mustard and fenugreek can we eat in a day? Answer: Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that mustard and fenugreek are generally safe to eat once or twice a day. Consuming too much can also cause diarrhoea, intestinal inflammation and stomach pain. Eating too much continuously for several days can also lead to kidney stones. Question: Are there any side effects of eating mustard? Answer: Generally, mustard greens are considered safe for everyone. However, in some cases it can also cause side effects – Question: What are the side effects of eating fenugreek leaves? Answer: Eating fenugreek leaves can cause allergies in some people. Question: Can eating mustard greens cause kidney stones? Answer: Yes, it is true. Due to its high content of oxalate, there is a risk of kidney stones. People who have kidney stones or have had such problems in the past should consult a doctor before consuming mustard greens. Question: Who should not eat mustard and fenugreek greens? Ans: See below the directions that people should not eat mustard and fenugreek greens. These people should not eat mustard greens These people should not eat fenugreek greens:
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186% Iron in Mustard-Fenugreek Vegetables: Grandma's First Choice, A Repository of Minerals Know Who to Eat and Who Not to Eat?
