The Mediterranean region is known for its beautiful beaches and colorful healthy foods that so many of us love. The alkalizing cruciferous vegetable you’ll read about today is native of that region and packs many bone healthy nutrients plus lots of flavor. So what is it?
The often forgotten yet healthful and tasty addition to salads, sandwiches, and other dishes is arugula. This deep green wonder is more than an excellent source of no less than six Foundation Supplements. It also contains valuable phytonutrients that promote skin and eye health and boost the immune system.
You might be surprised about this: what makes arugula stand out most is what it doesn’t have. But first, I’d like to highlight arugula’s…
Foundation Supplements
Vitamin K: In the Save Our Bones Program I write about Vitamin K and why it’s beneficial to bone health. It works synergistically with vitamin D to regulate the production of osteoclasts and it’s related to osteocalcin, a calcium-binding protein synthesized by osteoblasts. You can read more about it in a blog post titled ‘Vitamin K: Your Osteoporosis Knight in Shining Armor’.
Vitamin C: A vital antioxidant that’s crucial for the production of collagen, a protein that maintains – among other things – healthy bones and cartilage.
Vitamin B9: Also known as folate or folic acid, it belongs to the B-complex family. It synergistically works with all of the B vitamins to help the body utilize protein, among other functions.
Calcium: Directly involved in the construction, formation, and maintenance of bones, this bone health “classic” is best absorbed from organic sources, such as calcium-rich foods.
Magnesium: A crucial mineral involved in over 300 essential body reactions, including protein synthesis, and closely linked to calcium absorption and bone health.
Manganese: An important trace mineral necessary for the synthesis of connective tissue in cartilage and bone.
But you might not know that arugula is…
Low in Oxalates
Oxalates are substances that bind to calcium, thus making it less bioavailable. A variety of greens such as spinach and some fruits, including most berries, contain it. In small amounts, oxalates typically don’t pose a problem. But isn’t it nice to know that arugula offers you bone smart nutrition with low levels of oxalates?
And finally, let’s not forget about the…
Valuable Phytonutrients
Thanks to its high levels of beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein, arugula is excellent for skin and eye health. And glucosinolates are powerful immune-system boosters.
All in all, I recommend you include arugula in your bone healthy nutrition. And to make it even easier for you, here’s a delicious and bone-healthy recipe.
A+ Salad
2 Servings
Ingredients
2 cups arugula
1 pound asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces and steamed
2 tangerines, peeled and segmented
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, pour your favorite dressing, and sprinkle with almonds.
Enjoy!
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June 15, 2013
I don’t drink milk, but I DO eat lots of sugar free chocolate pudding! Is pudding in the same category as milk, as far as destroying the bones???
February 11, 2013
Thank you for all your work and sharing your knowledge with us. Keep doing it please. I enjoy the recipes you share also. It’s very important to know how to translate all this knowledge into something that is very delicious to eat.
December 24, 2012
Thanks so much for your comment on my blog, and for reaindg! I’m in a similar situation here in Toronto (not much local going on between end of October and June!). I’ll look to your blog for inspiration. . .starting with this salad! I think I might even like radishes in this one
September 20, 2012
I like to recieve your emails each day. thank you Ellie
September 6, 2012
DEAR VIVIAN.
THANK YOU FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ARUGOLA, I DIN’T KNOW THIS PLANT BEFORE, BUT NOW I AM GOING TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS SALAD RECIPE YOU SENT. VIVIAN I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT I DON’T DRINK COW MILK ANYMORE NOW I DRINK PURE COCONUT OR PURE ALMONDS MILK THEY TEST DELICIOUS AND I LIKE VERY MUCH.I
APOLOGIZE FOR BE LATE TO SENT THIS COMMENT. GOD BLESS YOU VIVIAN.
August 13, 2012
thank you so much, i’ve finally got my appetite for the healthy fresh summer veggies and fruits… watermelon for breakfast?
July 19, 2012
Can you please send me the article you wrote on why milk is NOT good for you.
Thank you.
Claire
June 26, 2012
I have interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia which are very painful. These conditions have only been helped by eating a low oxalate diet. Many vegetables are high in oxalate as are beans and nuts (like almonds). Dairy and meat are almost oxalate free. It is very hard to eat as so many foods have varying oxalate levels. It seems so many healthy diets are full of things I cannot eat.
April 22, 2012
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April 1, 2012
I had download the “Restore” Video already, thank you very much.
I just know the arugula is also good for skin and eye, never too old to
learn, thank you.
March 30, 2012
Dear Vivian. Thanks for all yours, Consejos, apologize for mail. Last week my doctor found in my exray osteros porosis on my hip and spine or columna. I m taking me toking medicine for lupus i can get sun, and I do very litle exerciases, I feeling tirer and alot of pain. I have to star more exercices. Also ate beter. Thank you Vivian. Apologize por my EngliSh. Love , Maria J.Mckenney
March 30, 2012
I’ve been absent for some time, but now I
March 30, 2012
Good salad recipe however I will wait until it is a little warmer to try it.Spring is here but cold and rainy in “sunny California” where I live.I have trouble getting enough alkalizing foods during winter. I do fix some wonderful soups such as Chicken Vegtable and Seafood Gumbo but mainly have trouble with lunch.I could have had a salad or yogurt and fruit for lunch but instead had grilled cheese sandwich because it was hot.
March 30, 2012
I love … !! i put it on a salad or on pizza ,it gives a nice flavour .
March 30, 2012
very good, encouriging,educational, greatley appresiating. tank u
December 24, 2012
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March 30, 2012
I have never heard of such a plant and this just adds to my “pro active ammo” on my osteoporosis situation. THANKS,THANKS, THANKS!
March 30, 2012
Question?
Is this Arugula the same plant as we would genetally refer to as Rocket?? It looks near the same thing on the picture .
RE
April 1, 2012
I’m interested to hear if Arugula is the same salad veg as ‘rocket’ Can’t find any reference to it but have it growing and love its taste!
April 5, 2012
Yes it is – see my message a bit further down the comments. Lovely stuff!
March 29, 2012
Hi! Vivian,
That Arugula Sure Is Powerful! And The A+ Recipe Sounds DELICIOUS! THANK YOU VERY MUCH For SHARING THIS ARTICLE WITH US!
LOVE, MS. L. (LESLIE)
March 29, 2012
Hi Vivian
In your article you say
“You might be surprised about this: what makes arugula stand out most is what it doesn’t have. But first, I’d like to highlight arugula’s”
But you omitted to say what it does’ny have
I’m curious What is it?
Thank you
Louise
March 29, 2012
What I read here is this: “what it doesn’t have” is an excess of oxalates, which would make the calcium in this green less available to us. [See the paragraph under the heading, Low in Oxalates."] Since it doesn’t, we are able to take in more of this mineral so necessary for our bones.
I’m happy to know this about arugula!
Pat
March 29, 2012
Where do I find the Arugula seeds certainly love to have them to plant i the
garden it seems like it is a very important plant to have and to eat to help
to restore a healthy bone growth.
March 29, 2012
Arugula is very easy to grow. I planted seeds and they sprouted in two days! It grows so fast perhaps that is why it is called “Rocket Salad”. Arugula has a wonderful crunchy texture and a delicious mildly spicy flavor. Try harvesting the plants as baby greens and continue to reseed through the season. A good plant for container gardening too! Thank you Vivian!
March 29, 2012
I have been growing arugula for many years, very easy to grow. Just sprinkle the seeds over the ground.(like a basil seed). Peppery taste There are many recipes on line for cooking with aruguls.
March 29, 2012
Dear Vivien,
Thank you for your information. I think we do not have that plant available in our country and it is beyond recognition as yet.
Thank you
Dhruba
March 29, 2012
Thank you,Ita.
March 29, 2012
I never heard the existence of arugula and its nutritious properties before, but thanks to your researches, I have come to learn a new vegetable to keep our bone safe. I saw from the previous commentator from England, that it is known as Rocket in England.This is another plus to join the conversation and leave a comment.
My gratitude to you,Vivian,for giving us an extra bonus to healthy living.
March 29, 2012
Yes, it’s a wonderful plant. In Egypt they call it ‘gergeer’ (jerjeer) and is very well known in rural areas as it is cultivated everywhere, but you always find it in the city. So anyone who is going to be an addict and find herself/himself holidaying in Egypt, you can easily find it there!
March 29, 2012
All very nice, Vivian, but I don’t think it’s the Vitamin K that matters; K2.
March 29, 2012
Hi Vivian, hope you won’t mind me telling your UK fans (of which I’m one) that arugula is known here as rocket. It’s native to England, too. My favourite combination of leaves from my local supermarket is a mix of rocket, watercress and spinach. Lovely!
March 29, 2012
Thanks, Vivian,
I love arrugula and I buy as a treat live watercress as well.
Question for you. I bought tomatoes with high Lycopene from Holland at Trader Joes this week and although I only ate one one day and 2 small yesterday one at breakfast in an omellet and one at lunch, I got horrible cramps in my calf muscle both nights. This has happened in the past as well. Nothing else in my diet changed. Why is this?