When we think of the classic burger toppers, we usually think of condiments like ketchup, mustard and relish.
But if you had to think about it, would you guess that mustard was the healthier choice of the three?
Ketchup used to be the reigning champ, when it came to preferred toppers, but in 2016, it was dethroned by Sriracha sauce.
If you can't take the heat, it might be time to reconsider the satisfying zing of mustard for the role of your most-used condiment. Here's why...
While mustard doesn't have protein or dietary fiber, that shouldn't stop you from smothering it on top of things that do!
According to Dr. Andrea Middleton, a medical writer at Is It Bad For You.com, mustard is one of the best things you can consume.
Most yellow mustard has no fat, no cholesterol, no carbohydrates and basically no sodium.
So what is it about mustard that makes it the best condiment? Well, for starters, it contains Tumeric. This spice gives mustard it's yellow color and contains powerful curcuminoids - one of which is curcumin.
The curcumin in Tumeric has major anti-inflammatory effects and functions as a very strong antioxidant.
Mustard also has phytonutrients, that help with digestion, prevent constipation, upset stomach and gastrointestinal cancer.
The selenium and magnesium in mustard help to relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, while the B-complex vitamins speed up metabolism.
Here are some more benefits of eating mustard, mustard seeds and turmeric:
- helps prevent gastrointestinal cancer
- helps prevent prostate cancer
- helps prevent asthma
- promotes hair growth
- improves immunity
- aids in weight loss
- lowers cholesterol
- relieves rheumatoid pain
- relieves arthritic pain
- promotes digestion
- may help relieve an upset stomach
- may help prevent constipation
Pass the mustard please!
[h/t IIBFY / Healthline]