Benefits of Lettuce

Lettuce is composed of 95% water, making it a highly refreshing and hydrating food. Depending on what type you choose, a variety of benefits are obtained from lettuce.

Benefits & Effects of Lettuce

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Vitamins & Nutrients found in Lettuce (Click for details)

Chromium

Chromium lowers glucose levels and enhances the performance of insulin. It is also believed to help with building muscle and weight loss. Broccoli and grape juice are great for providing chromium. Other good sources are potatoes and garlic. Apples, bananas, green beans, whole wheat bread, red wine, oranges, and basil provide trace amounts of chromium. The recommended daily amount of chromium varies by age and gender. Certain medications, such as antacids, may reduce absorption of chromium while others, such as insulin, ibuprofen, and aspirin, may increase chromium absorption. Studies have shown that taking 150 to 250 mcg per day for up to two weeks eliminated symptoms of diabetes.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps your body grow and produce new cells, with the help of the other B Vitamins. Without riboflavin, you would have a host of problems including cracked lips and other mouth problems. You would be highly sensitive to sunlight.

Unlike other vitamins which lose their nutritional value when heated, riboflavin is depleted by light. After 4-6 hours of exposure to light, nearly half the riboflavin content is depleted.

Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, meats, liver, sweet potatoes and green leaf vegetables are all rich in B2.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 (niacin) helps your body grow but it specializes in the repair of nerves and skin cells and managing cholesterol levels.

Without niacin you would be mentally confused and likely to suffer from weakness, aggression, dermatitis, insomnia, and possibly death.

Vitamin K (Naphthoquinoids)

Vitamin K (naphthoquinoids) is produced by the body and is responsible for blood clotting. After you’ve been cut, it works to stop you from losing too much blood. Taking antibiotics can cause deficiencies in Vitamin K but you can rely on green leaf vegetables to replenish your supply.

Water

Water is essential to every cell in your body. Your tissue and organs require water in order to function properly like a car needs oil. Water lubricates your joints and helps regulate body temperature. It flushes out waste products in your liver and kidney and helps prevent constipation. It also carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells, while also helping dissolve the minerals, making them easier for the body to process. Water is the most abundant chemical compound found on earth and the most vital to life.

Disclaimer:

For best results, fresh, organic foods are recommended.
Foods are most nutritious in their raw form, unless heating is required.
Food sources are recommended over supplements, but in the event you must use supplements, be sure to purchase them from a reputable source. In the U.S., supplements are not regulated by the FDA.
"Everything in moderation" is a good rule of thumb. Don't shock your system by eating dozens of apples (or anything) in one day. A balanced, yet varied diet is the goal.

As with medicine, there are no guarantees. Preventative steps can help prevent illness and possibly prolong lives, but there are many contributing factors and variables which can sometimes produce unexpected results.
Do research and consult your physician before making any serious changes to your diet or taking supplements. Discuss any allergies or concerns you may have. If you are taking any prescriptions or medications, this is especially important.
The information presented here is based on my research and years of note-taking. What started as a short list of cures for friends and family has grown into a full and very complex database, yet is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of eating healthy foods. This list is a work in progress and by no means complete. My goal is to help people suffering from various ailments, with a secondary goal of spreading the news about the miraculous healing power of foods. Use this information as a launchpad into your new healthy life.