Now, there isn't enough research to claim that mustard has definitive cancer-fighting powers. However, Verywell Fit notes that the yellow spread is rich in two antioxidants, isothiocyanates and sinigrin, that may contribute to cancer-fighting capabilities in the breast, lung, GI tract, and prostate. Particularly, isothiocyanates may help manage diabetes and help reduce bad cholesterol levels, but again, more conclusive research is needed to definitively support these claims.

现在，还没有足够的研究表明芥末具有确切的抗癌能力。然而，Verywell Fit指出，芥末酱富含两种抗氧化剂，异硫氰酸酯和紫红素，它们可能有助于乳腺癌、肺癌、胃肠道和前列腺的抗癌能力。特别是，异硫氰酸酯可能有助于控制糖尿病和降低不良胆固醇水平，但同样，还需要更多的结论性研究来明确支持这些说法。

Mustard is also very low in calories. Different types may have more or less, though 1 teaspoon of yellow and spicy varieties contain approximately 3 calories each. Given the low-calorie amount in a serving, mustard does significantly contribute to a person's daily calorie intake (via Verywell Fit).

芥末的热量也很低。虽然一茶匙的芥末和辣椒都含有大约3卡路里，但不同种类的食物可能有或多或少的热量。考虑到一份芥末的卡路里含量很低，因此芥末对一个人的每日卡路里摄入量有很大的贡献。

Healthline states that mustard is also rich in glucosinolate. Glucosinolate is a powerful compound that is found both in the leaves and seeds of a mustard plant and is known to help stimulate the body's antioxidant defenses that protect us from diseases.

Healthline表示芥末中也富含硫代葡萄糖苷。硫代葡萄糖苷是一种强大的化合物，存在于芥菜植物的叶子和种子中，已知有助于刺激身体的抗氧化防御，保护我们免受疾病的侵袭。

All signs indicate that mustard may be beneficial to our health. It's clearly a winning choice for calorie counters, too. So don't be afraid to squeeze or smear a little extra onto your sandwich or into your sauces if you're a fan of the popular yellow spread.

所有迹象表明芥末可能对我们的健康有益。对于卡路里控制来说，显然也是一个不错的选择。所以，如果你是这种黄色酱料的粉丝，那不妨在三明治或酱汁上多挤或涂抹一点。