Arugula’s small, tender leaves have a mildly peppery bite, perfect for salads, soups, and pasta dishes. Arugula is also known as rucola, rocket, and Italian cress. While popular for its taste, arugula is also known for its health benefits. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
A relative of the crucifer family, arugula is a powerful anticancer food. Phytochemicals in arugula (particularly erucin) influence cancer cells, inducing cancer cell death and inhibiting cell migration.[i]
Look for dark green leaves that smell fresh and show no yellowing. Arugula is quite perishable, so use as soon as possible.
Raw arugula pairs well with fruit and cheese:
• Mix with fresh raspberries or strawberries and toasted pine nuts; toss with a light citrus vinaigrette
• Mix with fresh peach slices; toss with olive oil and peach-infused vinegar or white balsamic
• Dress with lemon juice (and some zest) and olive oil—add in white beans and garnish with shaved Parmesan
• Use instead of basil for a delicious pesto
• Top the salad with walnuts and grilled or poached chicken or steak
In your good health,
Elyn
~~If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any~~
Elyn Jacobs is a holistic cancer strategist and speaker specializing in the prevention and treatment of cancer. She is a Contributing Editor for The Truth About Cancer and is on the Medical Advisory Board for BeatCancer.Org and the Advisory Board to the Radical Remission Project. Elyn has written for numerous journals and publications. She was the former Executive Director of the Emerald Heart Cancer Foundation and the creator and host of the Survive and Live Well Radio Show. To contact Elyn, visit www.elynjacobs.com. Elyn offers consults via Skype, phone, or in person. Elyn does not provide online advice.
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I am a cancer survivor! End July 2017 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer! In short. I (& my GP & AND SPCIALIST) Decided the only option was to follow a LCHF lifestyle. It has worked with dramatic results. I am open to any & all discussions on the topic of cancer treatment
Thank you for stopping by and sharing, sounds like you are on the right track.