The benefits of lettuce not only for mental health but also for physical health
Posted 2024.05.10 11:20 Posted 2024.05.10 11:20 Modified 2024.05.10 11:22 Views 1
Lettuce has many health benefits that we didn’t know about. [사진=클립아트코리아]Lettuce always appears when eating meat. Fresh home-grown lettuce and barley rice with ssamjang were considered the basis of a healthy diet by our ancestors. Lettuce supplements vitamin C, beta-carotene and fiber that is missing in meat, prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the body and purifies the blood, so it is good to eat it with meat. It was once believed that “eating lettuce makes you tired”, but in reality lettuce has many benefits that we were not aware of. Let’s learn about the benefits of lettuce based on data from Health, an American health information medium.
Provides essential nutrients such as folic acid and vitamin A
Lettuce is a good source of some essential nutrients such as folic acid and vitamin A. Folic acid is a B vitamin necessary for many important processes in the body, such as red blood cell development and cell division. This B vitamin is in high demand during pregnancy because it is necessary for the growth and development of the fetus. They are also rich in vitamin A, which plays an important role in growth and development, cell communication, immune function and other important processes. It also contains vitamin K, which is important for bone health and helps blood clot.
Detoxifying action to eliminate toxins from the body
The “detox” function cannot be overlooked. As explained above, lettuce is rich in nutrients such as various vitamins and minerals, which help in detoxification. In particular, lettuce’s rich minerals, including potassium, have a cleansing effect that purifies the blood and expels waste products from the body. Lettuce is also effective when you have a severe headache due to a hangover. This is because it helps expel the byproducts of alcohol breakdown, which are the cause of hangovers. Also, it’s a good idea to serve lettuce when eating meat. The detoxifying properties of lettuce help remove chemicals released when meat oxidizes.
Maintain your vision and keep your eyes healthy
Green vegetables like lettuce are rich in lutein. Lutein contains a component of the macula, responsible for the visual function of the eye. If you consume it regularly, you can prevent macular degeneration. Additionally, if you eat about a handful (100 g) of lettuce per day, you can fully meet the recommended daily amount (20 mg) of lutein, which is sold as a functional health food. Instead, you can consume green vegetables effectively by eating them lightly boiled rather than cooking them completely.
Excellent for fatigue recovery and mental health
Lettuce is rich in vitamins and minerals and is excellent for recovering from fatigue. It also helps metabolism, purifies the blood and is excellent for detoxification. It has the effect of expelling waste from the body and also helps relieve headaches caused by hangovers.
It also has an effect on relieving insomnia and stabilizing the nerves. As the saying goes, don’t eat lettuce for lunch, eating lettuce can make you sleepy. This is due to the melatonin and lactucarium components contained in large quantities in the white essence contained in the lettuce stems. The ingredients of lettuce essence, lactucarium, which has an anti-stress and nerve-stabilizing effect, and melatonin, which is effective in reducing insomnia, help a relaxed mind and comfortable sleep.
What should I pay attention to when eating lettuce?
Lettuce is safe for most people. Lettuce allergy is uncommon. However, people with a condition called “lipid transfer protein (LTP) sensitization,” a type of food allergy that reacts to specific proteins found in various plant foods, may experience mild to severe allergic symptoms after the consumption.
Additionally, if lettuce is not washed well, it can be contaminated with harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, norovirus, listeria, salmonella and cyclospora. For this reason it is important to rinse thoroughly. To avoid bacterial contamination of lettuce, you should use separate cutting boards for raw meat, poultry, seafood and lettuce. The storage temperature in the refrigerator is preferably 5°C or lower, and the storage time at room temperature is preferably within 2 hours.
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