I usually buy and eat arugula whenever I find it fresh and crispy in the supermarket, even though the supermarket is not my favorite place for buying greens, fruits or legumes. Unfortunately, I cannot find arugula at the farmers market. Anyway … I just absolutely love this amazing plant, first because it tastes amazing, 2^nd because I can combine it with lots of other foods and 3^rd because it is extremely nutritious and healthy.

When I 1^st tasted arugula it seemed a bit bitter to me, because I wasn’t used to its flavor, but after a couple of times I felled in love with it. Taking this into account I have decided to make a small research on this delicious plant and guess what I found out guys:

• Scientific name is: Eruca Sativa
• It has large amounts of chlorophyll J
• It helps with cancer prevention because it contains a lot of phytochemicals
• High in potassium, iron and copper
• High levels of vitamin K
• 90% of the leaf is composed of water so it’s very hydrating
• Rich source of vitamin A
• Arugula can also help reduce inflammation in the body.
• Arugula contains lots of fibers which helps with your bowel movement
• It increases your libido
• Great source of antioxidants
• Strengthens the bones and the brain
• Keeps you immune system in top shape
• Helps in weight management
• Protects the liver and helps the blood circulation
• Very rich in vitamin C, the best is to eat it fresh
• High in calcium
• Important player in DETOX

And believe me that’s not all!!!

This beautiful leaf can be eaten in lots of ways and in different combinations made in your own kitchen. The best 5 ones in my opinions are:

1. SALAD:

(3 hands) of Arugula + (½) lemon juice + (1 ripe) avocado+ (10) Cherry tomatoes) + (1 teaspoon) Sesame seeds

2. SANDWICH

(1 cup) of Arugula + (4 slices) of tofu + (4 slices) of whole grain bread +

(1 hand) of Kalamata olives

3. PASTA SAUCE

(3 cups) of Arugula + (3 cloves) of garlic + (1 tablespoon) virgin olive oil + (a pinch) of salt + (3 medium) tomatoes + (1 teaspoon) of lemon juice, all blended together in your blender

4.  WRAPS

(4 normal) wraps + (4 cups) of Arugula + (1 hand) of cashews blended with (1 small) avocado + (1 small) red onion+ (500 grams) baked potatoes + (1 medium) bell pepper + spices (preferred oregano)

5. ARUGULA BREAD

(3 hands) of Arugula + (a pinch) of salt + (2 cups) of whole flower + (10 grams) of yeast + water

You can eat this leaf in a lot of different ways but the above mentioned are my favorite ones. Arugula or the rocket salad (you can find it also by this name) tastes like crunchy nuts with a bitter flavor and it’s just incredible for your health and you can truly say that it is a real pleasure eating it because it tastes perfect.

So…don’t wait anymore and buy yourself some arugula and prepare a delicious meal for you, your friends and your family and don’t forget to prepare it with love!