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8. Supports Healthy Bones
For truly healthy bones the body needs calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K. Vitamin K is what helps the bones (and teeth) absorb calcium. Just a half cup of arugula has 10.9 micrograms of vitamin K and just three cups will give you your entire recommended allowance of vitamin K for the day. Arugula also has eight times more calcium than plain old iceberg lettuce.
9. Tons of Vitamins and Minerals
Arugula has a wide variety of minerals along with high levels of copper and iron. If you are looking for a substitute for spinach, you can still get all that flavor and lots of iron to boot. Arugula also has vitamin A, B, C, and magnesium in addition to the ones mentioned earlier! Tats a lot of nutrition for one little package!
10. Aphrodisiac Properties
Now this is something kale just can’t give you! Arugula has been used as an aphrodisiac since about the first century. In Roman times, love potions were made using arugula and lavender.
Research now shows us that the high antioxidant levels, along with trace minerals, are essential for a healthy sex life. Dark leafy green vegetables help block out environmental toxins which can be negative and damage a person’s libido.
In fact, a study published in the March 2013 in the journal of Al-Nahrain University showed that an extract from arugula leaves improved sperm activity and raised testosterone levels in mice.
Sources: http://www.justnaturallyhealthy.com/health-tips/143-10-amazing-benefits-of-arugula
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-arugula-benefits-for-your-salads-health-love-life.html
http://www.fullcircle.com/goodfoodlife/2012/05/21/why-you-should-be-eating-more-arugula/
