Lettuce is an ingredient that is sometimes undervalued. It is the common thread of many of our favorite salads; but moreover, it carries a myriad of good news for health. To help you discover these benefits, we present 10 benefits of lettuce and some recipes so you can prepare it deliciously.

10 Benefits of Lettuce:

1. Its caloric contribution is minimal: about 100 grams of this vegetable provide approximately 15 calories to the body. 2. It provides a large amount of vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, with 100 grams of lettuce a day helping to keep all our daily nutrients in check. Green Apple and Lettuce Salad A delicious salad with lettuce, green apple, cheese, and nuts. The dressing is made with olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. 3. Lettuce contains vitamin K, which plays a very important role in bone metabolism, and along with calcium and phosphorus, helps in the healthy growth of bones. 4. Lettuce contains significant trace elements such as selenium, which helps prevent the body from contracting certain types of cancer, such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer. 5. It is a very good diuretic; consuming lettuce stimulates the elimination of fluids in the body. This helps in the removal of kidney stones. 6. Consuming lettuce helps calm the nervous system, thus fighting insomnia. Green Salad with Strawberries A rich and fresh recipe of green lettuce with strawberries and a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. 7. Regular consumption of lettuce helps lower blood cholesterol levels. 8. Eating lettuce reduces blood sugar, which is due to its great diuretic power. 9. Lettuce contains a lot of vitamin C, which is a potent natural antioxidant that helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents. 10. It contains carotenoids, which provide a natural filter against UV rays in the retina. Perfect for beach and sun season.  

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Types of Lettuce

Discover all the varieties of lettuce available so you can enjoy them in an explosion of flavors, textures, and colors, creating a healthy, tasty, and more appealing cuisine. Lollo Rosso. Of Italian origin, its curly leaves resemble escarole. Its reddish-purple hue, soft texture, and slightly bitter taste add color and distinction to salads. Romaine. Its sweet and mild flavor features crispy dark green outer leaves that become lighter in the heart. This variety is very resistant over time. Batavia. Its large rounded green leaves have a very mild flavor and a less crispy texture. Trocadero. This is a highly appreciated variety in France, buttery, soft, not very crispy, and with a large green heart. Iceberg. Its name comes from its high resistance to cold. The round shape of the cabbage makes it unmistakable. Its leaves are large, green, and very crispy, which lighten in tone as they approach the stem. Hearts. These are small-stemmed lettuces that form a head similar to cabbage, with tender and tight leaves. The standout hearts in this variety are those from Tudela. Oak Leaf. This striking, compact, crispy variety with a sweet flavor has wavy leaves with green, brown, and violet tones. Cresta. This variety is characterized by having a purple tone at its top. Its heart presents an oxidized color. Sweet Gem. A variety created from romaine lettuce that has a sweeter taste and a very crispy texture.  

Other Lettuce Recipes:

Oriental Chicken Lettuce Tacos These lettuce tacos are a delicious dish! The recipe is very easy and ideal for a last-minute dinner. Lettuce Tacos with Jicama and Chicken Lettuce leaves with chicken, jicama, avocado, and mango. Served as tacos. Vietnamese Tuna Rolls Tuna rolls wrapped in rice and lettuce leaves with mint in a spicy soy sauce. Cobb Salad The Cobb salad is a classic salad that contains lettuce, avocado, chicken, bacon, egg, and tomato. The recipe is accompanied by a Roquefort cheese dressing.