What are the most important benefits of arugula?

Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable, a cousin of broccoli, kale and cabbage. It is a herb that naturally has a great flavor and doesn’t need much added to it. It is rich in nutrients and has some great properties for your health.

Benefits:

• Anticancer properties

• High in nutrients

• calcium

• potassium

• folate

• vitamin C

• vitamin K1

• pre-vitamin A

• Low in oxalates

• Great flavor (peppery, spicy, hot, sweet)

• Good for the cardiovascular system

• Anti-inflammatory properties

• May help decrease the risk of clotting

• Has been known to increase libido and help with erectile dysfunction