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Origin: Vega de Aranjuez, San Martín de la vega and Ciempozuelos.
Origin: Vega de Aranjuez, San Martín de la vega and Ciempozuelos
Lettuce is the star of the lightest and simplest dish in the recipe book: salad. So much so that when we refer to a salad, actually a mixture of vegetables, the only ingredient that is usually given as safe is this one.
It provides just 18 calories per 100 g of edible part and contains: water (94%), cellulose (0.6%), carbohydrates (3%), lipids (0.2%) and protides (1%).
It is well supplied with minerals, especially potassium (264 mg/100 g), calcium (35 mg), phosphorus (26 mg) and magnesium (16 mg)
It is well supplied with minerals, especially potassium (264 mg/100 g), calcium (35 mg), phosphorus (26 mg) and magnesium (16 mg), as well as trace elements (copper, manganese, nickel, zinc, etc.).
It is well supplied with minerals, especially potassium (264 mg/100 g), calcium (35 mg), phosphorus (26 mg) and magnesium (16 mg), as well as trace elements (copper, manganese, nickel, zinc, etc.)
Rich in vitamins. Another substance of interest is the lactucarium, a substance that acts as a calming on the nervous system, which gives the lettuce relaxing properties and promoting sleep. In addition, it has satiating power
Lettuce has been said to be soothing, good for the eyes, insomnia and fluid retention, and even influences the libido
Leonardo Da Vinci himself spoke about it and its health benefits. Not all the effects attributed to it are proven, but it certainly has a remarkable nutritional value and contains alkaloid-like substances that give it a certain sedative effect. Lechen is a plant of great nutritional value, and it contains alkaloid-like substances that give it a certain sedative effect
Lettuce is an alkalizing, refreshing, remineralizing food
It has hypnotic qualities, which help to fall asleep, and also analgesic against pain. It has soothing properties on the nervous excitement
It has an aperitif action, stimulating the digestive glands, as well as a mild laxative activity due to its fibre content. Because it drains the liver, it has a general depurative action of the organism. It also has hypoglycemic properties
It also has hypoglycemic properties (lowers blood sugar), which makes it advisable for diabetics to consume
Disease prevention.
Vitamin A (970 mcg, in the form of carotenoids), group B (its folic acid content is 21 mg), C (8 mg) and E (0.06 mg)
As it is rich in beta-carotene, it contributes to the prevention of cancer, especially colon and lung cancer