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Butterhead Lettuce Leave

Butterhead lettuce leaves are a tender, mild-flavored leafy vegetable commonly eaten raw in salads and wraps. They are low in calories and provide hydration and modest amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Beneficial properties

low in calories high in water source of vitamin K source of folate contains vitamin A carotenoids

Nutritional highlights

Butterhead lettuce provides vitamin K, folate, vitamin A carotenoids, and small amounts of vitamin C and potassium.

Caution. High vitamin K content may interfere with warfarin or other vitamin K-antagonist blood thinners if intake changes significantly.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Hardening / Clogging of Arteries
Includes: Atherosclerosis (Coronary Artery Disease)
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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