Lettuce is a type of green leafy vegetable with a high nutritional value and perfect to include in your detox diet. Thanks to its mild flavor, you can add a good amount of lettuce to a fruit smoothie and not taste it. It is perfect to take it in the morning as it will provide you with the energy you need to start the day. Below I will explain some of the wonderful nutrients that lettuce provides to the body and how to prepare a delicious detox smoothie so that you can taste and enjoy it whenever you want.
Benefits of lettuce in detox diets
- Rich in protein. Believe it or not, lettuce is a great source of protein and contains 17% of this important nutrient.
- A piece of lettuce has about 206 milligrams of calcium, so if you mix it with calcium-rich fruits like oranges, your body will get more calcium than with a glass of milk.
- Omega 3 fatty acids. Lettuce also contains this type of fat that is so healthy for the body and that helps prevent future heart problems.
- Vitamin A. Most people associate vitamin A with carrots, however you should know that lettuce contains more vitamin A and therefore provides more beta carotene to the skin than the carrot itself.
- Vitamin K. As with other vegetables and green leafy vegetables, lettuce is a great source of vitamin K that is perfect for preventing the risk of cancer and future cardiovascular problems.
- Rich in minerals. Lettuce is rich in minerals such as copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium or zinc.
But if what we want is to drink a detox smoothie that has lettuce, to make this delicious and nutritious juice, first crush 2 bananas, 1 mango and a few strawberries. Then add half a well-washed lettuce and grind everything again. A really healthy juice that will provide you with the nutrients your body needs.
