Description
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa, is a leafy herbaceous annual or biennial plant in the family Asteraceae grown for its leaves which are used as a salad green. The lettuce plant can vary greatly in size, shape and leaf type but generally, the leaves of the plant form a dense head or loose rosette.
Benifits
- Low in calories, aids weight management.
- Rich in vitamins, boosts immunity.
- High water content for hydration.
- Promotes heart health, low in cholesterol.
- Supports digestive health, high fiber.
- Good for skin and hair health.
- Lowers inflammation and reduces cancer risk.