Introduction to lettuce (flower and leaf) knowledge: Lettuce is leaf lettuce. It is named because it is suitable for eating raw. It has a crisp and tender texture and a fresh and fragrant taste. Among modern people whose meat consumption has increased significantly, lettuce brings a refreshing and refreshing taste to people, and is very popular among people. There are generally two types on the market today: spherical lettuce and butter lettuce with wrinkled leaves (mosaic lettuce). Mosaic lettuce leaves are long and thin, with large wrinkles, deeply serrated edges, green color, loose leaves without balls, and more crude fiber. Nutritional analysis of lettuce (flower leaves): 1. Lettuce contains dietary fiber and vitamin C, which can eliminate excess fat, so it is also called slimming lettuce; 2. Because its stems and leaves contain lettuce, it tastes slightly bitter and has a soothing effect. It has the effects of hypnotic pain, lowering cholesterol, and assisting in the treatment of neurasthenia; 3. Lettuce contains active ingredients such as mannitol, which has diuretic effects and promotes blood circulation; 4. Lettuce contains an "interferon inducer" that can stimulate Normal cells in the human body produce interferon, which produces an "antiviral protein" that inhibits viruses. Lettuce (flower leaves) is suitable for the general population: it can be eaten by the general population. People with frequent urination and cold stomach should eat less. Therapeutic effects of lettuce (flower leaves): lettuce is sweet in taste and cool in nature; it has the effects of clearing away heat and refreshing the mind, clearing the liver, promoting gallbladder, and nourishing the stomach. Instructions for cooking lettuce (flower leaves): 1. Because there may be residues of pesticides and fertilizers, be sure to wash it before eating it raw; 2. It is extremely sensitive to ethylene and should be stored away from apples, pears and bananas to avoid inducing russet spots; 3 . Whether you are frying or boiling lettuce, the time should not be too long, so as to maintain the crisp and tender texture of lettuce; 4. Tear the lettuce into pieces with your hands, which will taste crisper than cutting with a knife; 5. Wash the lettuce and add appropriate amount Salad dressing can be eaten directly, and regular consumption can help women maintain a slim figure.