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Origin: Navarre.
Origin: Navarre
Also known as field lettuce or catnip, lamb's lettuce is an herb of the same family as valerian. With small, shiny, green leaves, this vegetable forms very characteristic clusters that grow wild and naturally in cold areas.
Canon lamb's lettuce is also known as field lettuce or catnip
Lamb's lettuce is a gem in the kitchen. Not only do they stand out for their texture and flavour, but they also add very few calories to your diet. In fact, they only have about 14 calories per 100 grams. In addition, they are high in vitamins, minerals (varies depending on the richness of the soil) and fiber but, among all the nutrients, highlights the pro-vitamin A, better known as beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is the pigment that gives orange colour to fruits and vegetables
Although lamb's lettuce does not have this color due to chlorophyll, which is responsible for the green characteristic of a large part of vegetables.
These antioxidant substances can play an important role in protecting the body against free radicals and some diseases. It is also called pro-vitamin A because, when the body needs it, it can convert beta-carotene into this vitamin, which is essential for the growth and differentiation of tissues and cells. Lamb's lettuce is also a source of folic acid and both vitamins are especially important in pregnant women for the fetus to grow and develop properly.
It is also recommended for consumption in cases of anemia due to lack of iron and to strengthen bones for its calcium content