FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
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Arugula is a green leafy herb that belongs to the Brassicaceae species or mustard family classified under Eruca vesicaria sativa.
The herb has medicinal value, and it's popular in the Mediterranean region for its fresh, tart, bitter and peppery flavor. It's used in green salads and many culinary applications.
Arugula is a fast-growing crop. Flowers and young and mature seeds of arugula are also edible. Flowers of arugula are white with purple veins and grow in clusters. The young leaves of arugula have a tender texture and provide a sweet flavor, whereas the mature leaves have a peppery flavor and bitter taste. Arugula is one of the cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. Its other names include rucola, rocket salad, bruschetta, and roquette. Arugula is available throughout the year.
Arugula is a herb, and some varieties resembles lettuce, but many people believe it's better than lettuce. The arugula plant grows very quickly and it can be harvested in a few weeks to use with your green vegetables. Try several varieties of arugula, get a thank you from your taste buds, and stay healthy. Some of the best varieties of arugula are:
Eating arugula every day keeps you healthy, but it's not advisable to have too much arugula. The recommended intake is 0.03-0.04 oz (1000-1200 mg) per day. Arugula is a superfood because of its nutritional value and health benefits. Thin, slender stems of arugula are also edible.
The health benefits of arugula are tremendous, and we've included a few of them in the following facts. Raw leaves have more health benefits than cooked ones. Eating arugula raw is very nutritious and tasty.
Arugula is a fast-growing plant, and its growth depends upon the climatic condition of where it's planted The seeds of arugula germinate quickly, and it takes six to eight weeks after sowing to harvest young leaves of arugula.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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