Lettuce Iceberg/ Lolo Roso
Lettuce, scientifically known as Lactuca sativa, was first cultivated by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. The Egyptians used the seeds to produce oil and also utilized the leaves of this useful vegetable. The plant also had cultural and religious significance in ancient Egypt, as it was considered to be sacred. Later, the Greeks and Romans also cultivated this crop.
Disclaimer : All vegetable items may have difference in weights as it is difficult to really peg an exact weight per item. We adjust the weights of items so that the total bill will still be the Total Shopping Cart Bill especially if cart includes items with unstable prices. Vegetable Leaves are sold per “tali” and 100 grams is just an estimated weight based on the prevailing price of the item. We try to come up with the best price in the online market and usually sell items lower than grocery prices and comparable to prevailing market price.
Here are some interesting health benefits of lettuce:
–Anti-inflammatory Agent
Lettuce possesses anti-inflammatory properties that help in controlling inflammation.
–Lowers Cholesterol Levels
Lettuce can be beneficial in lowering high cholesterol levels that often lead to cardiovascular diseases and other dangerous conditions. High LDL cholesterol levels are harmful and can cause heart attack and stroke.
–Induces Sleep
One of the major traditional uses of lettuce in Unani medicine was as a sleep inducer. Research into the extracts of lettuce resulted in the isolation of a depressant chemical. Decreased heart rate and ventricular contractions were also observed.
–Antioxidant Agent
Antioxidants are a wide range of biochemicals mostly found in our diet; they are also very necessary for human health and disease prevention. Antioxidants act as barriers to free radicals, which are produced during cellular metabolism.
Minimum Order of 350G. Smaller weights are provided in case you need more.
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Shipping States: Metro Manila (Philippines)
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