Cancer Prevention

The consumption of arugula is a deterrent to cancer, in large part because it has lots of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are substances like thiocyanates. Studies have shown these to be very successful in countering cancer-causing tendencies in the body’s own processes, helping to fight prostate, breast, cervical, colon, and ovarian cancers. These phytochemicals, found in large quantities within arugula, inhibit the activity of those cancer-causing cells.

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Pre-natal Health

For mothers who are expecting a baby, arugula is a wonderful choice to add to your diet. Folates, a classification which includes folic acid, have been shown to decrease occurrences in certain mental defects in newborns. Arugula is rich in folates, as are many leafy vegetables.

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Mineral Absorption

Arugula has a very low level of oxalates when compared to other popular leafy vegetables like spinach. Oxalates inhibit the absorption of minerals by the body’s systems, which is counterproductive to consuming minerals in the same bite. It does not have those high levels of oxalates, so the minerals, like copper and iron are more easily absorbed by the body for efficient use.

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Weight Loss

The inclusion of arugula in your diet will inevitably have a positive effect on any weight loss attempt. By satisfying so many nutritional needs, it is an easy way to watch your health and keep your system balanced, without making drastic changes to your diet.

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Antioxidant Properties

 Arugula is a great source of antioxidants and can greatly increase a person’s ORAC value (Oxygen radical absorbance capacity), which is a measurement of antioxidant strength. Antioxidants functions are to maintain a healthy balance of enzyme reactions within cells, while actively seeking out and destroying the disease-causing organisms. Your immune system will also thank you for choosing arugula, because antioxidants work to boost your defenses against simple illnesses like the common cold as well as more complex afflictions, heart disease, and premature aging.