Winter superfood- 186% iron in mustard-fenugreek greens: First choice of grandmothers, treasure of minerals, who should not eat it?

Today's food in the 'Winter Superfood' series is – 'Mustard and Fenugreek Greens.'

With increasing cold, green color is increasing in the decoration of vegetable markets. Different types of vegetables are available in the market. In this, people have a different passion for mustard and fenugreek greens. Understand it like this that in winter, many restaurants and dhabas of North India run only on the basis of mustard and fenugreek greens.

This greens has excellent taste and is full of essential nutrition for the body. It also contains many essential vitamins and minerals. Its special thing is that it is a low calorie food and also provides all the essential micro nutrients to the body.

Our grandmothers 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.

Now the desire for instant food is keeping vegetables away from 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 greens provide 186% of the daily requirement of iron. Just one cup of mustard greens provides 120% Vitamin K.

so 'Superfood of winter' Today in the series we will talk about mustard and fenugreek greens. You will also learn that-

Expensive fruits cannot compete with greens.

Nutritionist Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that if someone is eating greens every day in winter, it can be more beneficial than eating many expensive fruits. This is because greens are low in calories and rich in nutrients.

Mustard and fenugreek greens contain little to no sugar and fat. It also has less carbs, while fiber is in sufficient quantity. See its nutritional value in the graphic:

Mustard and fenugreek are a treasure trove of minerals.

Mustard contains most of the vitamins necessary for the body. Both these greens are a treasure trove of essential minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium. See the graphic:

Eating mustard and fenugreek greens will prevent many diseases

Nature provides fruits and vegetables as per the need of the body in every season. Greens are like a boon for us in winter. Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that if mustard and fenugreek greens are eaten two-three times a week in winter, the risk of many diseases can be reduced.

Eating greens provides relief from arthritis pain and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. The skin is healthy and glowing. This also improves brain functioning. See the graphic:

Some common questions and their answers related to mustard and fenugreek greens

Question: How much mustard and fenugreek greens can we eat in a day?

answer: Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that generally it is safe to eat one or two servings of mustard and fenugreek greens in a day. Eating too many greens can cause diarrhea, swelling in the intestines and even abdominal pain. Eating too many greens continuously for several days can also lead to kidney stones.

Question: Are there any side effects of eating mustard greens?

answer: Generally, mustard greens are considered safe for everyone. However, in some cases its side effects may also be seen –

Question: What are the side effects of eating fenugreek leaves?

answer: Eating fenugreek leaves may cause allergic reactions in some people.

Question: Can eating mustard greens cause kidney stones?

answer: Yes, it is true. Due to the high amount of oxalate in it, there may be a risk of kidney stones. People who have kidney stones or have had such a problem in the past should consult a doctor once before eating mustard greens.

Question: Who should not eat mustard and fenugreek greens?

answer: pointers below to see who 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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