Arugula, Astro, Heirloom, Non-GMO, 28g

Arugula microgreens contain almost eight times the calcium, five times the vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, and four times the iron as the iceberg lettuce. Microgreens are also a rich source of nutrients, vitamins E, L, lutein, and beta-carotene.

Nutritionally, this peppery green is a star. In a whole cup (100g) of fresh arugula leaves, you’ll find just 25 calories, 3.65 grams of carbohydrates, and about 2.5 grams of protein, and 1.6 grams of dietary fiber. Arugula also contains an impressive amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, folate. Talking about minerals, you’ll get plenty of calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, and iron from Arugula.

Arugula is known to have a very low level of oxalates as compared to other popular leafy vegetables like spinach. Oxalates inhibit the absorption of minerals by the body’s systems, which is counterproductive to consuming minerals in the same bite. So minerals, like copper and iron, which you get from the plant, are more easily absorbed by the body for efficient use.

1. It Protects Your Heart

Arugula contains a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate – the heart-friendly nutrients. A two-month trial suggests that subjects who received a daily Vitamin C supplement showed a 24% drop in their plasma CRP (C-reactive protein levels) levels. Scientists believe that CRP may be an accurate indicator of a person’s chances of developing heart diseases.

Vitamin K, in turn, boosts heart health by pushing calcium into the bones, instead of flushing it into your arteries and block circulation. Folate is essential for maintaining homocysteine levels. High homocysteine levels in the blood can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

2. Arugula Could Help Control Weight

People who eat a lot of Arugula are more likely to keep their weight in check and less likely to gain more. Wondering how? It’s because arugula is a low-calorie vegetable – it only has about 25 calories/ 100 g. In fact, this dark green leaf ranks #8 in Aggregate Nutrient Density Index, or ANDI, a tool that ranks food by its calorie density.

Most importantly, it has a good amount of fiber and fewer carbohydrates (only 3.7 g) – so, you don’t need to worry about weight gaining. In short, you should regularly fill your salads and meals with this peppery plant.

3. Arugula Improves Eye Health

Beta-carotene – the precursor of Vitamin A – is good for your eyes as it scavenges free radicals to protect the retina. And that’s not the only peeper-protective nutrient in arugula; it also contains lutein and zeaxanthin as well. These two nutrients protect the eyes from high-intensity illumination and UV rays thereby avoiding vision impairments.

According to studies, all these nutrients support the vision and protect against age-related macular degeneration and night vision. Another important nutrient we shouldn’t neglect is Omega 3 fatty acids. Arugula contains 170 mg Omega-3s/ 100 g. Omega-3s act as an antioxidant and cut down the chances of developing a cataract.

Other Benefits:

Arugula is full of antioxidants -- compounds that can protect against or reverse damage to your cells. Arugula also has glucosinolates. These natural substances, which give arugula its bitter taste and strong scent, may protect you against certain cancers, including breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers.

There's little to suggest arugula is bad for you. But if you take medicine known as blood thinners, too much vitamin K could undo their effects. That's because vitamin K is important to the blood-clotting process.

Arugula microgreens are great for keeping your bones strong and healthy. That’s because they contain about the same quantity of calcium as spinach, bite for bite.

Arugala’s high levels of antioxidants may also help reduce stomach acidity and protect against ulcers.

Arugula has long been used as a medicine for enhancing sexual desires in men.

Sildenafil is a vasodilator that can help treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and high blood pressure. It is commonly sold in the form of prescription medicines like Viagra and Revatio.

Research published in the Neuroendocrinology Letters journal suggests that arugula, when taken in combination with Sildenafil, can improve the effectiveness of the drug on people with ED.

Starts off slightly nutty and sweet, but quickly fades into a peppery, earthy, and pungent bite.

Fresh and crisp.

As a pizza or baked potato topping

In pasta

In salads

In soups and sauces

Instead of lettuce in sandwiches

In omelets or smoothies