5 Reasons Why Organic Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil is Great for Your Health
Mustard oil, often known as the ‘golden oil’, is a popular cooking oil in Indian kitchens.
And for all good reasons.
Its pungent aroma and robust taste are like nothing else. Whether it is a non-vegetarian or a vegetarian dish or even pickles and salads, mustard oil makes everything taste unique. The lingering pepper taste of this oil not just enhances the flavor of food, but also improves your health in many ways.
These days we are listening to a lot of buzz about organic cold-pressed mustard oil and how it is even better than regular mustard oil.
This blog is a great place to know more about this healthier variant of mustard oil and why it should be a part of your diet.
What is organic cold-pressed mustard oil?
Mustard oil is extracted from the seeds of the mustard plant and has been used since Roman times not just for cooking but also as a medicinal ingredient.
Before we talk about the health benefits of organic cold-pressed mustard oil, it is important to know what makes it unique.
Organic mustard oil is extracted from the seeds of mustard plants through the natural process of crushing the seeds without the use of high heat, solvents, or chemicals. This process allows the oil to retain its natural flavor and nutritional profile making it healthier than regular mustard oil with a low acid value.
Organic mustard oil is nuttier as compared to the more pungent taste of normal mustard oil. It also has a higher smoke point, making it more suitable for cooking.
Why should you add organic cold-pressed mustard oil to your diet?
According to the Journal of Dairying, Foods, and Home Sciences, mustard oil has a unique nutrient profile including:
- Protein
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Dietary fibers
- Selenium
- Magnesium
- Vitamins A, C, and E
Let’s look at five of the most important science-backed benefits of organic cold-pressed mustard oil:
- It makes your heart healthier
Cold-pressed mustard oil has a good amount of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and is significantly low in saturated fats.
Both MUFA and PUFA contain substances such as linoleic acid, oleic fatty acid, and erucic acid. They reduce the adhesive abilities of your platelets and minimize the risk of heart failure and other cardiac problems such as angina, arrhythmia, and blockage of arteries.
- Reduces the risk of allergies
One of the major health benefits of organic cold-pressed mustard oil is that it prevents allergies and their discomforting symptoms. It is low in trans fats, which are often the cause of respiratory allergies in children.
Its monounsaturated and polyunsaturated acids prevent conditions such as wheezing, asthma, allergic cold, and asthmatic eczema.
- Fights cancer
Organic mustard oil is abundant in linoleic acid and phytonutrients such as glucosinolate, which have anti-carcinogenic properties. This and the absence of trans fats, which are known to contribute to cancer, make it an effective substance to protect you from cancer.
These substances primarily fight against colon and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Has antifungal and antibacterial properties
An essential health benefit of organic cold-pressed mustard oil is that it prevents food from spoiling due to the growth of fungus and bacteria. Allyl Isothiocyanate in mustard oil is the main substance that improves its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
When applied to the skin, mustard oil also helps fight allergy-related hives, acne, eczema, and itching to keep your skin looking beautiful.
- Prevents the risk of type-2 diabetes
According to the estimates of the World Health Organization, close to 77 million people in India are suffering from type-2 diabetes and almost 25 million are at a high risk of developing this disease.
One of the major causes of insulin failure is when we consume high amounts of trans fats. Mustard oil contains low amounts of trans fats. This prevents blood sugar spikes and the risk of getting type-2 diabetes.
How to choose the best organic mustard oil?
To gain all these health benefits of mustard oil, it is important to choose only the purest mustard oil.
Here are some tips for helping you buy the best-quality mustard oil:
- It should be sourced from a credible and ethical brand.
- The oil must be certified organic.
- It must be a kachi ghani oil, extracted through natural techniques.
- Read the labels and fine print. It should not contain any chemicals, preservatives, or artificial colors and flavors.
Conclusion
Adya Organics’ mustard oils check all these boxes of purity and integrity. These oils, including all the other products are curated by Luke Coutinho, India’s most followed integrative health specialist. Striving to make families healthier, we bring only the most ethically sourced, healthy, and safe foods to your table to help you live a healthier and happier life.