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Let's not feel sorry for the lettuce. People who eat a lot of green leafy vegetables get sick less often, are thin and have a nice complexion. Lettuce is he althy and very tasty. You can eat it alone and with additives. There is a lot to choose, because there are many types of lettuce: arugula, iceberg, butter, lamb's lettuce, Roman …

Lettuce , contrary to what some people think, it hasnutritional valueand it is not insignificant. Lettuce owes its color to chlorophyll, which has a bactericidal effect, accelerates wound healing, protects against germs, helps to overcome infections.

Lettuce contains lutein and zeaxanthin, powerful antioxidants that protect against macular degeneration. It also provides anti-cancer indoles, folic acid and B vitamins that strengthen the nervous system, reducing the risk of its defects in the fetus. He also has a lot:

  • vitamin E,
  • vitamin C,
  • potassium,
  • iron,
  • manganese,
  • magnesium,
  • organic acids.

It is low in calories: 100 g of lettuce is only 12 kcal. Refreshes, improves digestion and deacidifies.

Americans eat it for he alth, French for taste, and Italians for beauty.Mixing different types of arugula, ice cream, butter, Roman, brings interesting flavor effects.

You can eat lettuce alone and with some toppings:

  • herbs,
  • tomato,
  • cucumber,
  • paprika,
  • radish,
  • capers,
  • onions,
  • olives,
  • beans,
  • boiled eggs,
  • blue cheese,
  • cheese,
  • smoked fish,
  • anchovies,
  • prawns,
  • roasted or smoked meat,
  • fruit.

Sprinkle your favorite composition with olive oil and lemon juice or sprinkle with vinaigrette, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

Treat the lettuce gently

Ecological ground lettuce is the he althiest. Imported or bred under foil, it is usually artificially fertilized. What is left for us? Trust in the manufacturer that he did not fertilize it too abundantly.

  • Do not choose lettuce with very large, thin and slightly wilted leaves - it can be over-fertilized!
  • Do not keep the leaves in a plastic bag, because it helps to convert nitrates into harmful nitrites.
  • Leaveswash thoroughly, but briefly, under running water (do not soak, because you will rinse out vitamins and minerals).
  • Do not cut lettuce with a knife, just tear it into small pieces with your fingers so that it does not lose its valuable nutritional value. Don't use a knife when you eat.
  • Add additives in moderation, they should not dominate the taste of the lettuce.
  • All ingredients of the composition, minced into small pieces, combine just before serving, then pour the sauce and mix gently.
How does lettuce support weight loss?
  • is low in calories - you can eat a lot of it without fear of weight gain,
  • contains a lot of fiber, thanks to which we feel full faster and which accelerates the functioning of the intestines, preventing constipation,
  • is a natural diuretic - prevents water retention in the body, has a diuretic effect,
  • helps lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

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