Arugula- A Nutty & Bitter Tasting Cruciferous Vegetable
Arugula is a cruciferous salad green with a peppery nutty bitter taste which is a nutrient-dense food that is high in fiber and phytochemicals. It’s high in several vital vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
These minerals & vitamins are important for our bodies to function.
Calcium– necessary for blood clotting, bone, tooth health, muscle & nerve function,
Potassium– an electrolyte vital for nerve and heart function and help muscles contract normally.
Folate– (vitamin B-9) is important for healthy cell growth and red blood cell formation
Vitamin C-is a powerful antioxidant for tissue & skin health and for the absorption of iron from food.
Vitamin K– supports bone, cognitive, heart health, blood clotting and bone metabolism.
Vitamin A– is an antioxidant, which supports overall eye health, night vision, cell growth, immune, kidney, heart and lung function.
Arugula can be used in many ways such as: in a salad, add it to an existing green, pasta, in soups and sauces, in a sandwich or with omelets.
Smell, Taste, Enjoy. Be Mindful of the Food You Eat.
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6690419/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24950293/