Health Benefits of Lettuce

For many people, lettuce is not easy to eat but even causes discomfort because of its fishy smell. However, lettuce has been found by experts to have many health benefits such as: strengthening the immune system, treating acne, improving the functioning of the respiratory tract…. This article will provide more of this information.

What is Lettuce?

Lettuce, belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae is an annual plant that is generally cultivated as a leaf vegetable. Lettuce is not only an essential ingredient of salads, but it is also used in soups, sandwiches and other preparations.

Lettuce was originally consumed mostly in Europe and America but by the late 20th century, it had spread to other parts of the world as well. Lettuce is rich in nutrients and has been consumed for its dietary and medicinal benefits since a long time.

Lettuce is a good source of vitamins K and A, antioxidants, and let’s check out how it helps treat various helath issues such as sleeplessness, digestion problems, and a healthy heart. Also, we discuss some side effects of Lettuce and history or origin of Lettuce.

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