Lettuce

Its extremely low calorie content, high water volume and the high amounts of vitamins and minerals make from lettuce a very nutritious food. The vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), folate, vitamin C, manganese and chromium.

Lettuce Health Benefits

Lettuce aids digestion and promotes liver health. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cataracts due to its high antioxidant content. Vitamin C and beta-carotene work together to protect the heart from oxidative damage of cholesterol. In addition, it may help reduce the risk of cancer; prevent spina bifida and anemia and may ease nervous insomnia.

Vegetables, such as lettuce, are essential part of any healthy nutrition plan. In combination with lean protein, vegetables are a “must” element in your weight loss program. Their high vitamin, mineral, fiber and phytonutrient content and their low calorie density and low glycemic index make them a miracle, all-natural weight loss remedy that every smart weight loser should take advantage of.

Whole Wheat Bread Rye Bread Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Yams Cornmeal Unsweetened Oatmeal Lentils Pea Chickpeas (garbanzo) Oatcakes Kidney Beans Cream of Rice Cream of Wheat Whole Grain Pasta Brown Rice

Asparagus Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cauliflower Carrots Collards Cucumber Green Pepper Green Beans Kale Lettuce Onion Mushrooms Spinach Tomato

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