Purple Lettuce (Uni)

Description

Description

Lettuce is a vegetable rich in fiber and easy to include in your daily diet. It is responsible for bringing health benefits such as helping with weight loss and controlling blood sugar levels, as it is rich in fiber that provides satiety and reduces the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine.

Furthermore, this leaf can be easily planted at home, needing only a small pot and plenty of sunlight to grow.

Benefits

Helps you lose weight, as it contains few calories and is rich in fiber that increases the feeling of satiety;

Combat insomnia, as it has calming properties;

Combat constipation, as it is rich in fiber;

Prevent anemia, as it contains folic acid;

Prevent cancer, as it is rich in antioxidants;

Maintain bone health, as it contains vitamin K;

Help control diabetes, as it helps reduce the glycemic index of meals.

To reap these benefits, you should consume at least four lettuce leaves per day, preferably adding 1 teaspoon of olive oil to your meal to boost its antioxidant power. Learn how to make lettuce juice to combat insomnia.

Name

Purple Lettuce

Ingredients

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Nutritional Declaration

Energy 19 kj/4Kcal
Lipids 0.06g
Carbohydrates 0.63g
Sugar 0.13g
Fiber 0.3g
Protein 0.37g
Salt 0.02g

Conditions of Conservation and/or Use

Store in a refrigerated environment

Origin

Portugal – West Zone

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