Tomorrow is National Mustard Day! So I thought it was fitting to learn a little bit more about this “King of Condiments!” Yellow mustard is a great source of potassium, phosphorus, selenium, calcium and magnesium. It also has zero calories, no added sugar, no fat and very little sodium. Mustard seeds also have a large antioxidant quality to them. Compare that to mustard’s red condiment cousin and the choice is a no brainer! Look at the ingredients:
Heinz Tomato Ketchup: Tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring.
French’s Yellow Mustard: vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder.
Ketchup’s ingredients are just not as good as mustard’s. Tomato concentrate is pressed tomatoes and high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup are both processed sugars. None of mustard’s ingredients are processed and turmeric, paprika and garlic all have health benefits to them! Plus ketchup weighs in at around 20 calories per serving. Not a whole lot….but I use a lot more than one tablespoon when I’m having ketchup! Now I’m not telling you to go out and eat a bowl of mustard a day! Just be aware of what you’re eating! And next time you’re at the condiment station…..choose yellow!!! J
Have a great weekend everyone!
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