Health Benefits of Lettuce
The following information states the major nutrients found in lettuce. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating lettuce.
The following information states the major nutrients found in lettuce. It also reveals
research findings on the health benefits of eating lettuce.
All lettuce is a good source of chlorophyll and vitamin K. Iceberg lettuce provides a
good source of choline. Romain lettuce is the most nutrient-dense of all the lettuce
varieties and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, folic acid,
manganese and chromium.
Since lettuce is very low in calories, it has been effective when consumed as a diet
food. Due to its high water content, lettuce provides little health benefits beyond its
nutrient content.
References
Nutrient Values (# of calories, fats, vitamins, minerals, and more)
good source of choline. Romain lettuce is the most nutrient-dense of all the lettuce
varieties and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, folic acid,
manganese and chromium.
Since lettuce is very low in calories, it has been effective when consumed as a diet
food. Due to its high water content, lettuce provides little health benefits beyond its
nutrient content.
References
Nutrient Values (# of calories, fats, vitamins, minerals, and more)
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