What is Arugula?
Arugula is a peppery, unique green flavor that originated in the Mediterranean region. Also known as rucola, rocket salad, and Italian cress. Arugula is a member of the Brassica or Cruciferous family. These include high-density vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, and broccoli.
Where they usually found?
Arugula is usually found in southern Europe.
Nutritional Information
100 grams of arugula contain
- Carbs: 3.7 grams
- Fats: 0.7 Grams
- Sodium: 27 milligrams
- Protein: 2.6 grams
- Calcium
- Iron
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Magnesium
What are the benifits of Arugula
- Arugula is full of antioxidants – chemicals that can protect or reverse damage to your cells.
- Arugula also contains glucosinolates. These natural ingredients, which give arugula a bitter taste and strong aroma, can protect you from certain cancers, including breast, lung, and colon cancers.
- Arugula can also fight inflammation.
- It contains enough vitamin K, which is good for your bones and can help prevent osteoporosis.
How to grow Arugula
- Spread the seeds about 1 cm outside the soil and cover them lightly with soil.
- Give the soil a mild mist and keep the soil moist but not too wet until the seeds germinate.
- It needs 6 hours of direct sunlight every day
How To Include It In Your Diet?
- Used it as a pizza or baked potato topping
- You can use it in pasta, salads, sauces, omelets, and sandwiches
