Lettuce is considered a leafy vegetable, not greens. There are different types of lettuce - from light green to dark red. All types of lettuce are very useful. Lettuce is rich in many useful vitamins and trace elements. Lettuce contains vitamins A, B group, E, PP, C, carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, etc. contains beneficial trace elements. In the summer, the human body suffers from avitaminosis. A rich source of vitamins and minerals like lettuce can help us in this situation.
Lettuce also contains folic acid, which is found in very few products. Folic acid is very important for hemorrhage, the nervous system. This vitamin plays one of the most important roles for pregnant women. Folic acid has been shown to prevent the development of defects in the nervous system of the fetus. For this reason, women are still prescribed folic acid during the planning stage of pregnancy and then from the first day to the end of pregnancy. Breastfeeding mothers should also include lettuce in their diet.
Lettuce is believed to increase milk secretion. Lettuce is rich in natural fibers and therefore has a very positive effect on intestinal function, improves digestive processes, helps fight constipation, removes salts, slag, toxins, excess cholesterol and other harmful substances from the body. Lettuce improves metabolic processes. Lettuce also improves blood clotting, helps with anemia. Lettuce helps regulate blood sugar levels and is therefore beneficial for people with diabetes. Lettuce also has a positive effect on the human nervous system, regulates sleep. This useful vegetable should be in the diet of people who have undergone serious illness or surgery.
This vegetable is always included in the diet of athletes. Lettuce helps the body recover faster. Lettuce juice has a very good expectorant effect for coughs and bronchitis. Lettuce, which is rich in antioxidant vitamins such as E, A, C, slows down the aging process in the body. Lettuce is a low-calorie product, so people who are overweight can use it in various salads and sandwiches. It is not recommended to cut lettuce with a knife, it is necessary to cut it by hand. Use lettuce in various salads. Be sure to add vegetable oil or sour cream to salads.
This helps in better absorption of vitamin A. Rich in vitamins and minerals, lettuce is also used in various cosmetic masks. Such masks moisturize the skin, make it more elastic, refresh and rejuvenate. You can make a mask like this: lettuce leaves are crushed in a blender, add 1 tablespoon sour cream, mix well and apply on clean skin. After 20 minutes, rinse the mask with warm water. The simplest recipe: crush lettuce leaves and put on clean skin and lie down for 20 minutes