May benefit heart health

Mustard greens may also be beneficial to your heart. They're high in antioxidants like flavonoids and beta carotene, which have been linked to a lower risk of developing and dying from heart disease. According to one evaluation of eight research, high consumption of leafy green Brassica vegetables is related to a substantial 15% lower risk of heart disease.

Mustard greens, like other Brassica vegetables, have chemicals that assist bind bile acids in the digestive tract. This is significant because inhibiting bile acid reabsorption lowers cholesterol levels. Steaming mustard greens greatly improves their bile acid-binding effect, according to one test-tube research. This shows that heated mustard greens may be more cholesterol-lowering than raw mustard greens.