Lettuce is a leafy vegetable belonging to the chrysanthemum family, widely grown in Vietnam. Lettuce is easy to eat, low in calories, low in fat but rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins, so it is obviously classified as a popular vegetable in many countries around the world.
Some of the most popular lettuce
Currently, lettuce can be grown in the soil traditionally or using hydroponics methods. Lettuce is also diverse in many types and colors, each containing different nutritional content and health benefits, some of the most popular on the market are:
Oak leaf lettuce
Including green oakleaf and red oakleaf. They have long, soft, and folded leaves. Oak leaf lettuce is sweet, fragrant and easy to eat, so it is very popular. Red oakleaf contains low cholesterol, it is also rich in flavonoids, vitamin A and many antioxidants.
All-natural Red Oakleaf Lettuce
Romaine lettuce
Romaine lettuce is suitable for dieters because it contains few calories, it is crunchy, sweet and high in fiber, rich in minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and folate.
Lolo lettuce
Including green and red lolo lettuce. The stems are soft, the leaves are loose, curly, sweet and quite crunchy. Lolo lettuce contains lots of vitamins A and C, folate, iron and many antioxidants.
The green lolo has curly leaf tips, a mild pungent flavor, and is high in beta-carotene.
Butterhead Lettuce
The leaves are soft, sweet and dark green, slightly curled and layered like a cabbage. It has a high water content and is an excellent choice in warmer climates. It also provides calcium, potassium, vitamin C and folate.
Iceberg Lettuce
Also has a curled texture like butterhead lettuce and like a cabbage, green outer leaf layer, inner layer fades. The leaves are crispy, not pungent and contain a lot of water. Boosting with vitamin A and beta carotene which supports the conversion of vitamin A in the body. You will also find loads of minerals such as manganese, copper, iron and potassium.
In addition, there are a number of other lettuce such as salanova lettuce and crispinet, which are also popular.
5 Amazing health benefits of lettuce
Staying hydrated
On average, 100g of salad contains about 90g of water, the rich water content and fiber in lettuce give you the feeling of being full when eating, in addition, the calories and fat content in lettuce is very low.
Anti-inflammatory
Lettuce contains many proteins such as lipoxygenase, vitamins like A, E K and minerals that can be effective in reducing inflammation. The darker the lettuce, the more antioxidants it has, the better its anti-inflammatory components.
Good for skin
Vitamin A, C and fiber in lettuce are very good for our skin, they may help change skin cells and protect it from UV radiation, while slowing down the aging process of the skin.
Good for vision
Lettuce is rich in vitamin A, which is good for our eye health. Vitamin may also reduce the risk of cataracts and prevent macular degeneration of the eye.
Antioxidants
Most lettuce contains lots of minerals: In general, lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin K, folate, molybdenum and vitamin A (carotenoids). You will also find they are a great source of manganese, potassium, biotin, vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C as well as copper and iron. Last, but not least lettuce, lettuce provides omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorus, chromium, magnesium, calcium and pantothenic acid.
Lettuce is also rich in fiber: Lettuce has a good fiber content – kickstarting your stomach to work. Fiber helps remove bile salts from the body and while replacing the salt you have the added benefit of breaking down cholesterol.
Therefore, maintaining a diet with lots of green vegetables, especially lettuce is not a bad choice.. Lettuce is good, all-natural lettuce is even better for your health. Consider choosing a clean and safe food source to protect your health and your family!
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