Arugula (Rocket) – Microgreens

Flavor Profile

Tangy, peppery and tasty. Arugula (Rocket) is a type of cruciferous vegetable (Fun fact: The name “cruciferous” is an informal classification for members of the mustard family and comes from the Latin cruciferae meaning “cross bearing,” because the four petals resemble a cross)

Nutrients contained

Vitamins (A, K, C), Protein, Fat, Nitrate (intake of nitrate enhances exercise tolerance as it improves muscle oxygenation)

Nutritional benefits

• Lowers risk of cancer – Eating a high amount of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with a lower risk of cancer, mostly colon & lung cancer
• Osteoporosis prevention – Low intake of vitamin K is associated with a high risk of bone fracture. Vitamin K consumption improves bone health by acting as a transformer of bone matrix, improving calcium absorption and reducing urinary emission of calcium
• Diabetes prevention – Contains an antioxidant known as alpha-lipoic acid that has been revealed to lower glucose levels, increase insulin sensitivity & prevent oxidative stress induced changes in patients with diabetes.