Showing posts with label arugula. Show all posts
Showing posts with label arugula. Show all posts

Friday, January 4, 2013

3 Things You May Not Know About Arugula!

1. Ancient Egyptians and Romans considered arugula to be an aphrodisiac.

2. Although arugula and spinach both contain calcium, arugula is lower in oxalates, which can inhibit the calcium absorption.

3. One cup of arugula contains only 5 calories and is very nutritious making it an especially great choice for those counting calories or watching their weight.