Arugula – the salad plant differing in a peculiar pungent flavor. The name which came from Italy though it would be more correct to call this plant "gusenichniky" is most often used. Arugula can be added to salads, soups and many other dishes.
Arugula is interesting that it connects aromas of nut, mustard and pepper. Taste at arugula slightly sourish and a little sharp that is caused by availability of mustard-seed essential oil in its structure. Arugula is considered aphrodisiac, in Italy it is even called "viagra for the poor". Arugula can be oxidized from metal therefore it is recommended to be torn hands. It is necessary to use dishes with arugula at once after preparation.
Advantage of arugula
This grass is rich with the calcium necessary for updating and formation of a bone tissue. It contains iron without which the haematogenic functions can be broken that leads to anemia. Besides, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, thiamine, Riboflavinum, vitamins A, C and B6 are a part of arugula.
At arugula low energy value therefore she can often be met in a diet of those who want to lose weight or try to support weight normal. A large amount of cellulose quickly gives feeling of satiety that besides positively affects a figure.
Vitamins, macro - and the minerals which are contained in arugula are capable to bring an organism into a tone quickly. This is the natural power engineering specialist increasing working capacity. In addition this grass normalizes water-salt balance. Still it is capable to prevent an ulcer, strengthening and protecting stomach walls. Arugula possesses disinfecting and diuretic action, it facilitates a state at inflammatory processes in urinary tract and kidneys. The women who are regularly eating arugula notice that the condition of skin, hair and nails improves.