Arugula is a member of the mustard family and boasts a continental lineage. It is also called Rocket, Garden rocket.
It is a compact, dark green plant grown for its strongly-flavored, peppery leaves.
Packed with nutrition and antioxidant properties, arugula is rich in protein, riboflavin, thiamin, zinc, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and copper.
It assists in reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood sugar and lowers the chances of heart disease.