Super Food: Arugula (2024)

In our attempt to stay healthier, feel good,live longer,and most importantly, look good 😉 we had better eat the foods that have the most impact. I mean, why waste your time on foods that have little effect.

Let’s take a more detailed look at the foods on theTOP 30 SUPER FOODSlist from Dr. Fuhrman so you’re reminded to eat more of these.

We’ll start with ARUGULA since I put it in my smoothie this morning. You wouldn’t imagine that this combo would taste good – berries with arugula, but it really does. It adds a little kick from the peppery arugula and is quite a pleasant flavor. And, what an easy way to eat more. Try it in this V-8 Smoothie!

Arugula and its Superfood Qualities

So for its superfood qualities. At #7 on the top 30 superfood list, arugula is a member of the Brassica family of vegetables called cruciferous – a group that also has other superstar foods such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage.

These vegetables stand out not only for their fiber and antioxidants,but they also are rich in extra-good-for-you compounds known as glucosinolateswhich studies show may reduce the risk of certain cancers — namely lung, colorectal, breast, prostate, and pancreatic.At 7 calories per ounce, you can eat this health food to your heart’s content!

Read my new postsGet Your Leafy Greens On Part 1 and Part 2 for some great information.

Try this Arugula, Orange and Beet Salad recipe for a satisfying flavor blast.

This lettuce is an anti-inflammatory food, and even helps cleanse and detoxify the body. And, if anti-inflammatory is what you are hoping to find when choosing a plant-based diet, be sure to check out these 15 Plant-Based Recipes to Soothe Inflammation.

With so many benefits, be sure to add it to your dinner salads. You could even toss it a light oil-free dressing and serve as a side to your breakfast in place of potatoes or grits.

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