Rocket Salad

This post is about rocket salad. Doesn't sound interesting? I thought so too! I do like adding it to my meals, but never thought that this little green leaf has so much potential..  Until today! I read have something I really wanted to share with you.  Apparently this rabbit food is very healthy and has one special characteristic. Are you ready to be amazed?



This hot, peppery leaf is packed with properties that will help to keep your healthy life on track! Like every salad greens, rocket is high in vitamins A and C. Besides that it has many vital phytochemicals, fibers and anti-oxidants that will keep your body going. Moreover, it contains minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium, which are essential for your cells to work properly. Research has also shown that the sulfuraphane in rocket salad is a potent stimulator of natural detoxifying enzymes. These are said to fight cancer, diabetic and microbes. You probably are already amazed, but I have not even told you the special thing about rocket that all women and some men will love. Studies show that rocket contains flavanoid kaempferol! In ordinary english this means that this salad accelerates your metabolism. In 100 grams there is 70 milligrams of this substance, which accelerates the energy usage in your cells by an astonishing 35 %. This is probably caused by the activation of the thyroid.  So this will help you lose those few extra pounds! And because rocket is so low on calories, just 25 calories in every 100 grams, you do not have to be afraid to eat too much! Good luck!