Lettuce Leaf

25. Lettuce Leaves

About

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an annual plant of the daisy family, asteraceae. It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable, but sometimes for its stem and seeds.

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Nutritions

Three times the Vitamin K, four times the iron, eight times the Vitamin C, seventeen times the Vitamin A (Nutritional data originally from USDA SR-21).  Fights inflammation, aids weight loss, promotes brain health, boosts heart health, help fight cancer, cuts diabetes risk, promotes vision health, and promotes digestive health.

Uses

Lettuce is most often used for salads, although it is also seen in other kinds of food, such as soups, sandwiches and wraps; it can also be grilled.