Arugula is still little known to Russian gardeners, especially since this salad greens outwardly does not have decorative appeal. This disadvantage is perfectly compensated for by its beneficial properties. However, arugula should be used with caution.
Arugula is a cruciferous spice. It has a specific taste reminiscent of a mixture of walnut, mustard and pepper. That is why it is sometimes called mustard grass. The older the lettuce leaves, the less bitterness is expressed. In ancient Rome, arugula was used as an aphrodisiac, and in Russia it was considered a weed, it was fed to cattle and casually called a caterpillar.
In terms of chemical composition, this unsightly herb will give odds to the most expensive pharmacy vitamin complex. During the summer cottage season, it can be grown several times, since the arugula is incredibly early ripening. However, if you did not have to try this spice before, then you need to start carefully, several leaves at a time.
Even those people who have never suffered from any type of allergy observe after consuming arugula in large quantities a sore throat and cramps in the intestines. Particular care should be taken by those who have kidney stones, increased acidity of the stomach, gout. Eliminate arugula during pregnancy.
But during lactation, it can help, but again it will harm the baby. Arugula enhances immunity, resists cancerous tumors, strengthens the walls of the stomach, lowers blood pressure, normalizes cholesterol and sugar. Since it is low in calories, it is acceptable in weight loss diets.
