Arugula

The benefits of Arugula are

• Like many leafy greens, arugula is a high-fiber, nutrient-dense food.
• It is an excellent source of B vitamins (especially folate), and antioxidant vitamins A and C, and also contains trace minerals including magnesium, iron, calcium, and copper.
• Arugula is also an excellent source of vitamin K, which helps the body absorb calcium, protects against Alzheimer’s disease , and helps maintain cardiovascular and bone health.
• Like other cruciferous vegetables, arugula is high in cancer-preventing (and cancer-fighting!) phytochemicals. Research suggests that cruciferous vegetables are especially useful for warding off prostate , breast , cervical , colon and ovarian cancers.
• Arugula is high in chlorophyll, a substance that may help protect against liver and DNA damage related to aflatoxin exposure (e.g. from moldy grains and legumes).
• Detox : Arugula is a type of cruciferous vegetable (like broccoli, kale, and watercress) that contain a number of compounds that aid in detoxification.