If you intend to celebrate Oktoberfest with a bratwurst, be sure to add plenty of mustard--it contains a compound that may help to reduce the risk of cancer and slow its progression, including cancer of the colon. In addition, mustard seeds have been shown to reduce the bad LDL-cholesterol while raising the good HDL-cholesterol--and you're going to need it, if Oktoberfest brings out the "wurst" in your eating habits! Watkins has a variety of mustards to satisfy everyone's taste and they're so thick and robust, they come in a glass jar instead of a squeeze bottle, which makes a great gift. Choose from German Style, Horseradish, Jalapeno or Honey Mustard -- all are fat-free and cholesterol-free, and with less than 1 gram of carbs and only 5 calories per tsp,* they can fit into any healthy eating plan without squeezing your waistline. These mustards make a great dip or spread, and are a "must-have" for the entire family.
*Honey Mustard contains 10 calories and 2 g of carbohydrates.
Brenda Koth, MS, RD
20th September 2003
