What are the benefits of lettuce?

Lettuce is a live food with its rich vitamin content, especially the antiscorbutic vitamin C. It is bulky, low in calories but high in nutrient value. It is rich in mineral salts with the alkaline elements greatly predominating. So it helps to keep the blood clean, the mind alert and body in good health. If you find yourself acidic and want to restore your acid - alkali balance, then add lettuce to your diet. To read more about acid alkali imbalance, refer. As lettuce is rich in cellulose, it increases the bulk of the intestinal contents and encourages peristalsis (Intestinal movement). It is, therefore, highly beneficial in curing chronic constipation. During chronic constipation, just eat a lettuce head + 1 apple, three times a day with sufficient rest and your constipation will be remedied within a day or two without the need for any costly supplements or colon cleansing products or medication (and their side effects).

Lettuce has been called “the perfect weight loss food” and “rabbit food,” but it is so much more. With amazing healing benefits and calories comprised of 20 percent protein, it could be called “gorilla food” instead!

Romaine has:
Less sugars and sodium
Twice the protein
Twice the calcium
Three times the vitamin K
Four times the iron
Eight times the vitamin C
Seventeen times the vitamin A (Nutritional data originally from USDA SR-21)

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Health Benefits of Lettuce
The darker the color of the salad green, the more nutritious it is. Beta-carotene is the chief disease-fighting nutrient found in the darker-colored greens. As an antioxidant, it battles certain cancers, heart disease, and cataracts. A dark-green color also indicates the presence of folic acid, which helps prevent neural-tube birth defects in the beginning stages of pregnancy. Researchers are uncovering other important contributions folic acid has to offer to your well-being, like its role in the prevention of heart disease and inflammation. Most salad greens are also notable sources of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.    


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Lettuce is a good source of dietary fiber which is best known for its ability to aid with digestion. The fiber content of lettuce helps with constipation, providing instant relief for those who are suffering from stomach pains. When consumed on a regular basis, individuals will find themselves experiencing regular bowel movement. Contents of this vegetable even provide help with acid indigestion and other dietary complications. It helps the stomach process different food types, allowing them to pass easily through the body. In fact, eating lettuce is one of the best ways to decrease the risks of having colon cancer. It also helps with urinary tract diseases and effectively slows down digestion of food.

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Lettuce contains high quantities of vitamins, especially vitamin C.
The caloric value of lettuce is low but its high nutritional content makes it a healthy food for us. Lettuce has rich contents of mineral salts especially the alkaline elements.
These help to reduce the acidity caused by heavy foods and body acids.
It also helps in purification of blood, makes the mind alert and improves
the general health of the body. Lettuce used for eating purposes should be fresh green-leaved. Greener the color of the leaves, higher is the content of vitamins
and chlorophyll present in it. Lettuce has many medicinal and other benefits to humans.

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Here are some health Benefits of lettuce. ^^

1. Low Calorie Content and Almost Zero Fat.

Lettuce has only 12 calories for one shredded cup.
This is why it is so good for weight loss.

2. Helps Weight Loss

Lettuce contains fiber and cellulose. Besides filling you up, fiber improves your digestion. Improving your digestion may not sound like a good thing for losing weight, but it is actually essential for long term weight control.

Fiber also helps remove bile salts from the body. When the body replaces these salts it breaks down cholesterol to do so. This is why lettuce is also good for your heart! (See next point.)

3. Heart Healthy

Lettuce’s vitamin C and beta-carotene work together to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. This prevents the build up of plaque.

4. Omega-3 Fatty acids.

Romaine lettuce has a two to one ratio of omega-3 to omega-6. That’s a great ratio.
The fat content in lettuce is not significant UNLESS you eat a lot–but we actually suggest you do!

5. Complete Protein

Romaine lettuce’s calories are 20 percent protein. Like all whole foods, much of this protein is complete, but the amount can be increased by combining with balancing proteins.