Arugula

Did you know that arugula grows quickly from seed and is ideal for window boxes or tubs?

The leaves are rich in carotenes and are an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health.

Glorious Greens

Toss your salad with a variety of greens to elevate your fiber intake and antioxidant levels.  Arugula, chicory, dandelion greens, escarole, radicchio, and watercress offer numerous nutrients and health benefits.

• Beta-carotene – watercress, escarole, and especially chicory and dandelion greens, are excellent sources of this healing pigment, which may help to prevent acne, cancer, and vision loss.
• Folate – one cup of raw chicory provides half of the daily requirement for folate, which helps to protect against cardiovascular disease and birth defects. Arugula also supplies ample folate.
• Potassium – salad greens, particularly chicory, provide appreciable amounts of this cardioprotective mineral. One cup of chopped chicory provides 756mg of potassium.
• Vitamin C – chicory, dandelion greens, and watercress are very good sources of this antioxidant, which may benefit immunity and cardiovascular health.
• Vitamin E – chicory and dandelion greens contain appreciable amounts of vitamin E compounds, which may protect against cancer and vision loss.