JAKARTA - Lettuce is one of the vegetables that are often used for various foods, such as salads, sandwich fillings, and salads. This vegetable turns out to contain various benefits that are good for the body's health.
Obesity specialist doctor, Fatima Cody Stanford, said that adding a little lettuce to the menu can support long-term body health because the various nutrients in it can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
"Lettuce contains phytonutrients such as beta-carotene and lutein, which have antioxidant properties and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases," said Stanford, quoted from USA Today, Friday, July 31, 2026.
Lettuce also contains many other important nutrients, including folate, vitamins A and K. Folate is needed by the body to form red blood cells properly.
"(Folate) is important for DNA repair, very good during pregnancy," he added.
Vitamin A supports growth, development, and immune function. Vitamin K is important in the formation of new bone tissue and bone maintenance.
In addition, registered nutritionists and dietitians, Jen Messee, said that lettuce also contains high water. This makes the consumption of lettuce also helps meet the body's fluid needs.
"Sometimes we forget that lettuce is also an excellent source of water, containing 94 to 95 percent," said Jen.
However, even though lettuce contains various benefits that support health, it should not be consumed carelessly. This is because lettuce is prone to being contaminated with harmful bacteria that cause foodborne diseases such as E.coli and Salmonella.
Therefore, before consuming it, it is recommended to wash it first until it is clean. In preparing it, use a separate cutting board, and if storing it, make sure the storage container is clean.
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