After overeating at supper, the ancient Romans ate lettuce at night as a sleep aid due to it's mild sedative effect.
Lettuce is made of 94.9% water, which combats dehydration. Surprisingly, it can still provide high levels of portein. One of the most beneficial ways to full take advantage of the amino acids lettuce has to offer, is to pair it with legumes. Although it may not provide much energy, lettuce is packed with proviatmin A, the B group viatmins, viatmin C, and minerals.
The health benefits in lettuce help those suffering from insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, and diabetes. When eaten before a meal, it can ease digestive disorders. The fiber in lettuce can act as a mild laxative, too.
Lettuce can be an unhealthy choice when paired with creamy dressings and some toppings. But combining lettuce's natural benefits with oil and vinegar dressing can actually enhance health benefits by aiding digestion and keeping the stomach lining healthy.
So next time you contemplate what's for dinner - think about lettuce for a good night's rest and a solid start to tomorrow!
Great information! I did not know about these benefits. I will go right now to the refrigerator and thank the spring greens! --g'anne
Posted by: G'anne Harmon | 04/21/2012 at 08:22 AM