Lettuce is leaf lettuce, which is named because it is suitable for raw food. It is crispy and delicious. Among the modern people whose meat consumption has obviously increased, lettuce brings a refreshing and delicious feeling and is quite popular among people. There are generally two kinds on the market: spherical cabbage and buttered lettuce with wrinkled leaves (mosaic lettuce). Youmaicai is also a kind of leaf lettuce with long leaves, which is a new face in the vegetable market in recent years, similar to the familiar lettuce, also known as Niu Li lettuce. The nutritional value of oil wheat vegetables is basically the same as that of lettuce, but slightly higher than that of lettuce.

Efficacy: Lettuce has the effect of clearing liver, benefiting gallbladder and nourishing stomach. Lettuce contains more fiber than cabbage, which can eliminate excess fat, so it is also called slimming lettuce. Because its stems and leaves contain lettuce, it tastes slightly bitter and has the effects of relieving pain and hypnosis, lowering cholesterol and treating neurasthenia. Lettuce contains mannitol and other effective components, which has diuretic and blood circulation promoting effects. Sweet and cool, it has the effect of clearing away heat and refreshing the brain.

Because there may be residues of pesticides and fertilizers, you must wash them before eating them raw. It is extremely sensitive to ethylene and should be stored away from apples, pears and bananas to avoid brown spots. Lettuce is cold, and those with frequent urination and stomach cold should eat less.