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Sunday 17 July 2016

Surprising Health Benefits of Romaine Lettuce

Romaine Lettuce is the crispy cool refreshing king of the lettuce world. It transforms an ordinary salad into one fit for royalty with so many health benefits.
In 2014, Americans consumed almost 25 pounds of lettuce per person, making it the third most consumed vegetable. Less than 11 pounds of that was Romaine lettuce, one of the most healthy types of lettuce.

8 Health Benefits of Romaine Lettuce
Lettuce is easy overlooked as being a food worth eating, but is surprisingly full of nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C and folate. Also, romaine lettuce is a good source of fiber, manganese, potassium, biotin and much more. Here is the Nutrient Data for Romaine Lettuce.
1. Helps Build Bones and Keep Osteoporosis Away
Romaine lettuce has 48 micrograms of vitamin K per cup, which is 60 percent of the daily requirement (iceberg lettuce only has 17 mcg). Low intake of vitamin K may increase the risk of hip fracture in women.
2. Helps Fight Cancer  
Chlorophyll, found in dark leafy greens, such as Romaine lettuce, has been found in studies to lower the risk of some cancer.
3. Great for Weight Loss 
Romaine lettuce is low in carbs and has 0 grams of sugar and fat. It is high in nutrients and 1 cup has only 8 calories, so you can eat all the lettuce you enjoy when wanting to lose weight. Also, Romaine lettuce is high in fiber (5 grams per cup) and full of water, which makes it filling.
4. Helps Lower High Blood Pressure
Romaine lettuce is a good source of potassium, which studies have shown to help lower high blood pressure.
5. Lowers Risk of Depression
When there are low blood levels of folate in the body, people are more likely to suffer from depression, and it was found that they may not respond as well to treatment with antidepressants.
6. Helps Lower Cholesterol
Romaine lettuce is a good source of fiber, especially when you eat a salad-sized portion of it. Fiber binds to bile salts and then removes it from the body, forcing the body to make more bile. This process breaks down cholesterol.
7. Alkaline Forming
Lettuce is a highly alkaline forming food. An overly acidic condition weakens the body and can become dangerous. Our body requires a slightly alkaline condition to function well. Learn more about the Benefits of a Properly Alkalized Body.
8. Can Help Prevent Birth Defects
Folate (folic acid), the type found in romaine lettuce, can reduce birth defects of the spinal cord and brain by more than 70 percent. It works best for the mother and baby during the first month of pregnancy
Romaine Lettuce History
Romaine lettuce is the oldest cultivated lettuce in the world. It was first grown around 3000 BC, which is when a picture was created on an ancient Egyptian relief. Apparently, it was an important part of Egyptians meals.
Romaine lettuce is being grown in an International space station!“There is evidence that supports fresh foods, such as tomatoes, blueberries and lettuce are a good source of antioxidants. Having fresh food like these available in space could have a positive impact on people’s moods and also could provide some protection against radiation in space,”said Dr Ray Wheeler, lead for Advanced Life Support activities. 

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