1, dredging collaterals and dispersing qi: Lettuce leaves are a little bitter. When it enters the stomach, it will accelerate the secretion of gastric juice and promote the digestion of food, thus increasing our appetite. The emulsion in lettuce leaves can strengthen our digestive organs and improve the stomach for people with poor digestive function.

2. Lishui: Lettuce leaves are rich in potassium. Eating lettuce leaves regularly can play the role of diuresis, detoxification and edema elimination, and can reduce the pressure on the cardiovascular system, which is suitable for patients with hypertension and heart disease.

3, physical fitness, cancer prevention and anti-cancer: lettuce leaves are rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, which is very good for the nervous system. But also can promote that absorption of nutrient element by human body, thereby improving human immunity and effectively prevent cancer.

4, calm and soothe the nerves: the effective ingredients in lettuce leaves can play a calming role, and regular consumption of lettuce leaves can relieve emotions and help sleep.

5, laxative: lettuce leaves are rich in plant cellulose, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, accelerate the discharge of waste in the body, effectively prevent constipation.

So, it's a pity to eat lettuce and throw away the raw leaves! Because lettuce leaves taste bad, you can blanch them before cooking. When frying, put more cooking oil in moderation, and the taste will become smoother. Lettuce leaves are best soaked in clear water for more than 20 minutes before cooking.

Lettuce leaves can be used for cold salad, dipping sauce, stir-frying and making soup.