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Arugula
Fresh arugula is a leafy green vegetable with a peppery, slightly bitter flavor commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and cooked dishes.
Beneficial properties
low calorie
high in vitamin K
source of antioxidants
contains nitrates
high water content
Nutritional highlights
Arugula provides vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and small amounts of calcium and potassium.
Conditions it helps with
Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Constipation
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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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Weak Bones / Osteoporosis
Includes: Osteoporosis
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Recipes featuring Arugula
Creamy Arugula Soup
50 min
Lunch
Hot Honey Avocado Toast with Side Salad
5 min
Lunch
Gluten-Free Homemade Pizza with Arugula Salad
35 min
Dinner
Apple, Pear, and Arugula Salad with Chicken
15 min
Lunch
Bagel Sandwich
15 min
Snack
Skin Beauty Salad
15 min
Lunch
Arugula, Parmesan & Pomegranate
10 min
Lunch