It has twice the vitamin C of oranges and 3 times more calcium than milk/ The plant that does the "miracle" for health

2024-02-21 17:21:00, Shëndeti CNA

It has twice the vitamin C of oranges and 3 times more calcium than milk/ The

Arugula is the extraordinary food that we should eat not only in salads. Depending on your geographic location, you may know it by another name: arugula, rugola, rughetta, ruchetta. But beyond the regional designation, one fact is certain: arugula is not a salad.

Arugula is a vegetable from the same family as broccoli and cauliflower. Its cultivation season is spring and summer, but it is now available in supermarkets almost all year round. This plant with a bitter, pungent, almost spicy flavor is native to Central-Western Asia, but also in the Mediterranean basin, where it has been cultivated and valued since the time of the ancient Romans, who valued it as a digestive , as well as for diuretic.

Powers for aphrodisiacs. Today it is part of FOSHU, Foods for specific health uses, those foods which, according to a system created in Japan, are recognized as foods that can really positively affect our health.

With few calories but very rich in fiber, mineral salts such as iron, calcium, potassium, zinc and phosphorus and vitamins such as vitamin C and group B vitamins, this food has various therapeutic properties, which should never be missing from the table ours.

The benefits and properties of arugula

-Thanks to its high content of nutrients such as vitamin C (contains twice as much as an orange), it has strong antioxidant and cell protective powers.

-It is rich in fiber that promotes proper digestion and prebiotics that promote the balance of the intestinal microbiome.

- Rich in provitamin A and antioxidant vitamin C, it is beneficial for skin health and gives it tone and elasticity.

-Thanks to its anti-inflammatory power, in folk medicine it was used to treat and prevent eczema and acne.

-It has a diuretic action, therefore it is useful for detoxification and elimination of water retention.

- Low in calories (about 25 calories per 100 grams) and rich in fiber and nutrients, it is ideal for low-calorie diets and weight management.

-Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and omega 3, it is among the foods of longevity

-Thanks to the presence of beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that also protect against UV rays, it is useful for eye health and for protecting the retina.

-Thanks to the high content of calcium and vitamin K (contains three times more than milk), it is beneficial for the health of bones and teeth.

- It protects the heart, thanks to its content of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate, nutrients that promote health.

-A study has confirmed that, as the legend says, it can have aphrodisiac power and increase fertility.

-It is beneficial for those suffering from diabetes: some studies have shown that arugula seed oil reduces insulin levels and hyperglycemia.

-Thanks to the content of calcium, magnesium and potassium (more than bananas) it acts on blood vessels, reducing hypertension, and is therefore useful for those with high blood pressure./ CNA