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Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa

Yes, consuming lettuce regularly may help promote health. Lettuce is a vegetable loaded with important vitamins and minerals, as well as dietary fiber and high percentage of water. Lettuce has about 95% of water, therefore it may help to ensure hydration. Vitamins such as A and K are present in ample amounts in lettuce. Vitamin A helps to ensure eye health while vitamin K is needed for blood clotting. Lettuce contains fiber which helps in digestion and manage weight.

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Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

Most people assume lettuce is just all water because it is such a light weight vegetable however, lettuce is actually extremely nutritionally dense. Lettuce is a great source of vitamin A, fibre, antioxidants and vitamin K, both of which play as essential role in maintaining your health.

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PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa

Lettuce contains vitamin K, which helps to strengthen bones. Consuming enough vitamin K can also lower your risk of bone fracture. Water accounts for more than 95 percent of the weight of raw lettuce. As a result, eating lettuce keeps the body hydrated.

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