Astro Arugula Microgreens
9x the nutrition of mature arugula with a strong peppery flavor — these Astro Arugula Microgreens are the perfect complement for Italian cooking. Pairs excellently with citrusy flavors and salty cheeses.
9x the nutrition of mature arugula with a strong peppery flavor — these Astro Arugula Microgreens are the perfect complement for Italian cooking. Pairs excellently with citrusy flavors and salty cheeses.
9x the nutrition of mature arugula with a strong peppery flavor — these Astro Arugula Microgreens are the perfect complement for Italian cooking. Pairs excellently with citrusy flavors and salty cheeses.
REFRIGERATE
** Micro Arugula does not keep fresh as long as our other varieties of microgreens. Make sure to consume your Astro Arugula Microgreens within 7 days! Periodically fluff and absorb condensation with a paper towel for longest preservation.
WASH
Dunk your Astro Arugula Microgreens in a bowl of clean water and brush the surface with your hand to eliminate seed hulls. They will float to the top for easy removal. Dry on a paper towel or gently spin. Wash as needed — keeping your microgreens dry will allow them to stay fresh.
Nutrition Facts:
Astro Arugula Microgreens are a great source of vitamins A, C, and K as well as calcium for bone health, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, folate to develop genetic material, in addition to lower amounts of magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
Highlights:
Vitamin C (and its anti-inflammatory properties)
helps strengthen the immune system and protect the body from risk of infection
lowers the risk of stroke and developing cancer and cardiovascular disease
reduces macular degeneration (eye disorders)
speeds wound healing
reduces asthma symptoms caused by air pollution
helps process glucose and insulin
promotes neurotransmitter production which can help regulate mood
History
In Ancient Greece, arugula was believed to be a natural aphrodisiac and was heavily used in the 1st century CE to increase libido. The peppery greens were thought to block unhealthy contaminants from being absorbed into the body, which helped clarify the mind and soul. Records of using arugula as an aphrodisiac were mentioned through the writings of the Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides and the aromatic herb was primarily eaten fresh in salads. Arugula was also one of the main ingredients used in love potions and was paired with lavender or chicory to increase the potion’s potency. Love potions were the source of many Greek myths and legends, and among some folk medicines practiced in Europe today, the peppery greens are still seen as a libido enhancer.