• 1. Mustard Leaves Combat Cardiovascular Diseases.
• 2. These Improve Your Vision.
• 3. Mustard Greens Benefit The Skin.
• 4. They Reduce The Risk Of Cancer.
• 5. These Help Cleanse The Intestine.
• 6. Mustard Greens Benefits Include Memory Enhancement.

Appearing similar to spinach and kale, the very popular sarson ka saag or mustard greens is more peculiar than the others. Mustard leaves are really a class apart! These are quick to grow and widely available around the globe. They are a bitter-bland, crunchy and pungent dark leafy green. They add life to whatever dish you prepare with their distinctive aroma and taste. But, not just for your taste buds, they are good for your overall health. Mustard greens benefits are warming for the body. Hence Ayurvedic experts recommend having them during winters.

Mustard Greens Benefits

1. Mustard Leaves Combat Cardiovascular Diseases.

Consumption of mustard greens reduces the risk of cardiovascular illnesses. It maintains your hemoglobin levels and provides iron to the body. The magnesium content controls blood pressure and cholesterol. And the antioxidants restrict free radical damage. Therefore, cooked greens are especially beneficial for your heart health.

2. These Improve Your Vision.

Being rich in vitamins A as well as B12, mustard greens help enhance your vision. Regular use can prevent weakening of the eyesight and so, you’ll never have to wear eyeglasses. They also prevent degenerative disorders by restricting cancer-causing cells.

3. Mustard Greens Benefit The Skin.

Mustard leaves are loaded with vitamins A, C as well as K to help purify your bloodstream. This rids the body off any heavy metals and combats the negative effects of free radicals to prevent wrinkles, acne, and blemishes.

4. They Reduce The Risk Of Cancer.

Vitamin C as well as other antioxidants strengthen your immunity to prevent cellular damage. This, in turn, keeps away oxidative stress and protects from related disorders.

5. These Help Cleanse The Intestine.

Since mustard leaves (sarson ka saag)) are enriched with fiber, they flush out harmful toxins from your body, keeping the intestines disease-free. They also combat issues like acidity and constipation.

6. Mustard Greens Benefits Include Memory Enhancement.

This wintery delicacy isn’t just another vegetable. Having one cup of boiled mustard greens will show considerable improvement in the levels of concentration and enhance cognitive functioning. It can also cure age-related memory loss, all thanks to the essential antioxidants that help fight the free radicals to prevent further damage.

Mustard Greens (Sarson Ka Saag): Recipe

Prep it up: Clean, wash and boil a bunch of roughly chopped sarson or mustard leaves along with spinach and bathua in about 2 cups water and some salt. You can optionally add chopped turnip for added sweetness. Once done, blend it into a grainy puree.

Tempering: In a pan, add desi ghee and crack some cumin seeds, finely chopped green chilies, coriander seeds powder, asafoetida powder, and ginger garlic paste till it all turns golden-brown.

Final stage: Mix the boiled leaves with the tempered paste. If they leave excess water, add 1-2 tbsp maize flour to thicken the same. Add red chilly powder and salt if required. Keep stirring for 10 minutes and add fresh cream thereafter.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and top it up with some more desi ghee. Enjoy with maize flour flatbread!

Note:  Articles on Ayurvedum are solely for the purpose of sharing the goodness of Ayurveda and bringing awareness on natural and healthy living. Please do not substitute it for professional medical advice. Ingredients discussed can interfere with certain medications. So, before using anything to treat yourself, always consult an Ayurveda doctor or practitioner.