Lettuce

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.

Benefits of Lettuce

  • High in nutrients but low in calories. ...
  • Very hydrating. ...
  • Loaded with powerful antioxidants. ...
  • May keep your heart healthy. ...
  • Excellent source of vitamin A. ...
  • Packed with vitamin K. ...
  • May help lower blood pressure. ...
  • May promote weight loss.
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