Thursday, December 27, 2012

LETTUCE

 
A to Z - Medicinal Properties of Ingredients - LETTUCE

Not all lettuce is created equal. Reach for the darker colored leafy greens as they are more nutritious. The high fiber content of lettuce makes it an excellent supplement for a clean digestive tract. Get a hold of fresh pressed lettuce juice in Urban Remedy's Purify Cleanse: http://bit.ly/Te3xse

The surprising benefits of Lettuce:
... - 100 grams of fresh, raw-lettuce provides 247% of daily vitamin A, and 4443 µg of beta-carotene in just 15 calories.
- It contains many phyto-nutrients that have health promoting and disease prevention properties.
- It is a rich source of vitamin K. Vitamin K is thought to increase bone mass by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bone cells.
- Has good amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which are very essential for body metabolism.
- It is rich in B-complex group of vitamins like thiamin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), riboflavins.

Did you know?
Lettuce is a member of the sunflower family.

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Strawberry Pecan Lettuce Salad Recipe (Makes 6 servings):

Ingredients:
8 cups lettuce (a combination of romaine and spring greens is preferred)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons reduced -fat crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pecan pieces
1/3 cup strawberry all-fruit spread
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions:
1. Place greens in large salad bowl. Sprinkle with red onion, feta and pecan pieces; set aside.
2. Whisk together remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine.
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