Family health guild; Lettuce another source to health treatment

Recommended fruits

grape fruit, garlic, mango, Garden egg, Ginger, cucumber, Lettuce , Lemon, Pawpaw, Pineapple,Avocado (pear),coconut,groundnut, carrot , apple, Orange, Onion, honey, guava, cabbage , banana ,grape fruit

Lettuce is another food item, it cures and prevents the following.

1. Lettuce contains a sleep inducing substance called lectularius which enhances sound sleep. The juice taken prior to bed time will help in this area. It can be administered to children.

2. Anaemia treatment. It is useful in the recovery of the blood lost during delivery; it contains a reasonable amount of iron. It is much needed during pregnancy because of its rich content in folic acid and folate which prevents fatal malfunctions.

3. For treating constipation. It is rich in cellulose fiber, which enhances good bowel movement

4. It is good remedy for treatment of diabetes since it control the blood sugar level

5. Lettuce also rich in carotene (vitamin A) which prevents development of cancer-tumor.