A green leafed salad vegetable with many varieties.
Native to the Mediterranean and has been known since ancient times. One of the first mentions of it in Britain was in 1387 in Chaucers The Canterbury Tales.

Medicinal Value
All lettuces are good for us, as they are high in water content and therefore low in calories.  Lettuce is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamins A, B, C, and K, as well as potassium, magnesium, and calcium .  Although Romaine is the best, all lettuces have these same properties in varying degrees.  Research indicates that eating lettuce daily can reduce an older woman's chance of hip fracture by about 45%.  With its high water and fiber content, eating lettuce on a regular basis cuts the risk for constipation and promotes urination. A general rule of thumb for choosing the most nutritious type of lettuce is the darker the leaf color, the more nutritional value.  Obviously, mixing lettuce with other fresh produce and even meats and cheeses in salads is a healthy, low calorie way to double, triple, or quadruple the benefits, and as such, salads should be part of our everyday live health-wise.

Use
Remove the leaves individually from the stalk and wash under cold running water, drain (or use a salad spinner) and pat dry.
Add to soups, stir fry or around fish (en papillote).
Use in salads, sandwiches, as the base for buffets or as a garnish.

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