Lettuce is a vegetable that is rich in nutrients and very suitable for human digestion. It is rich in vitamin C, fiber and other necessary nutrients, and is also beneficial to protecting the liver, improving eyesight, and enhancing immunity. However, can lettuce be eaten before it is fried? Will eating raw lettuce cause diarrhea? Let’s analyze it below.

Does lettuce need to be fried?

Lettuce can actually be eaten raw, but for many people, especially those with weak gastrointestinal functions, eating raw lettuce can still cause indigestion problems. Therefore, it is recommended to blanch the lettuce in boiling water before eating it, or fry it before eating it, which can greatly reduce gastrointestinal irritation. If your gastrointestinal function is very good and you have no problem digesting lettuce, you can also choose to eat raw lettuce, but be sure to wash it thoroughly to avoid introducing germs.

Will eating raw lettuce cause diarrhea?

Lettuce itself does not cause diarrhea, but if you eat unwashed lettuce or choose to eat raw lettuce, you may ingest bacteria and cause food poisoning. Lettuce contains oxalic acid. If taken in excess, it may affect the body's absorption level and cause diarrhea. Therefore, if you want to eat lettuce, it is best to fry it or blanch it in boiling water to ensure its health and safety.

Notes

Lettuce itself is not a "high-risk" vegetable, but it still requires sufficient attention. When choosing lettuce, it is best to choose vegetables with better freshness and avoid choosing old lettuce to prevent the vegetables from losing their nutrients. When storing lettuce, you also need to pay attention to avoid direct sunlight. Try to store lettuce in a cool and dry place to maintain its healthy condition.

In short, lettuce is a vegetable that is rich in nutrients and beneficial to human health. When eating, everyone needs to pay attention to reasonable combinations, eat in moderation, avoid choosing vegetables that are too old, and pay attention to cleaning them. And try to stir-fry it or blanch it in boiling water to better ensure your health.

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The health functions of lettuce are very prominent, but we need to pay attention to cleaning and cooking when eating. I hope the above content can provide you with basic reference to better protect your health.