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5 vegetables
Lettuce
Origin- foodreference.com/html/artlettuce.html
.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/when-lettuce-was-a-sacred-sex-symbol-12271795/
Health - benefitscare2.com/greenliving/10-powerful-advantages-of-eating-lettuce.html
foodreference.com/html/artlettuce.html .
Uses - .encyclopedia.com/plants-and-animals/plants/plants/lettuce
Crisphead- Romaine-
Health Benefits
Good source of : Vitamin C, Iron, calcium, folate, dietary
fiber
The darker the greens = the more nutritious leaf
Helps weight loss
It is low in calories (12) and has almost zero fat
It is heart healthy - has vitamin c and beta-carotene
work together to prevent the oxidation cholesterol
Nutritional Contribution Of lettuce
Selected nutritional values per 100 grams for crisp, butter, romaine, and leaf lettuces
Ca P Fe Na K A (IU) C (g) % g
source: Adapted from Rubatzky and Yamaguchi (1997) as compiled from several original
sources.
Top Dishes
Health - eatwellforreal.com/
Uses - dailyjournalonline
yellow White
Health Benefits
Nutrients:
Improves Eyesight
- Dietary Fiber 12%
Prevents Heart Disease
- Carbohydrate 3%
Healthy Glowing Skin
- Calories 2%
Improves Oral Health
- Protein 1%
Regulates Blood Sugar
Prevents Strokes
What is it used for?
Prevents cancer
Relieves pain
Carolina Reaper