Energy Food

John writes, "Chet, a great energy food is a 7-oz. bag of organic arugula. It's not only energizing, but electrifying... I feel fantastic after I eat it, balanced and happy. I wonder if anyone else has had this experience?"

I hadn't heard of arugula being such a good energy food, John, but I'm sure going to give it a try. For those who have never heard of arugula, here's a little more information that I found on a University of Illinois, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences web page:

Arugula, also known as salad rocket, roquette, r ocket salad, salad roquette, roquette salad and tira, is a leafy green, grown as an annual. Leaves are compound and have a spicy, peppery flavor.

Arugula is a cool season vegetable best grown during the spring and fall. Plants mature within two to three months from seeds. Warm temperatures cause plants to bolt.

Grow arugula as you would leaf lettuce.

By the way, I have heard that organic baby spinach eaten right out of the bag is also a terrific little energy boost.

Both of these energy food choices are certainly better than a soft drink or a candy bar when the blahs hit.

Chet Day
Editor, The Health Circus
http://chetday.com