Sunday, March 28, 2021

One Lettuce Wrap for Your Health


Consuming one lettuce wrap instead of a sandwich for lunch will reduce your calorie intake. It helps the body to lose weight because it burns the calories that are already inside the body and converts them into energy. Lettuce has fewer calories than bread. However, not all bread is bad for your health due to its fiber, protein, and no added sugars. Yet, replacing one meal with lettuce wraps will keep you full for a few hours and will make your bread last longer in the freezer.

Lettuce wraps might help you sleep. It helps the nervous system to relax. Eating lettuce also helps the digestive system because of the fiber and water properties. It helps lower cholesterol levels. Lettuce has vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. Folate is a necessary vitamin to prevent anemia. 

There are many ways to make lettuce wraps at home. Adding avocados will add more flavor to your lettuce wraps. In this recipe, avocados were used to create this lettuce wrap. Avocados are healthy fats that are good for your cardiovascular, ocular, and nervous systems. Avocados have vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, and Potassium. Here is the recipe for making this lettuce wrap.

Ingredients:

Sliced Roma Tomatoes

Sliced Cucumbers

Sliced Avocados

1 or 2 Lettuce Boats

Salt and Pepper (Optional)

Wash and rinse the lettuce boats. Then, dry the lettuce boats with a paper towel. Place the lettuce boat on a plate. Add the sliced avocados inside the lettuce boat. Next, add the sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Last, you can add a small amount of salt or pepper on top of the vegetables. Enjoy!

Discover the Perks of Lettuce Wraps:

https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/blog/february-2015/discover-the-perks-of-lettuce-wraps.aspx#:~:text=Cutting%20down%20on%20calories&text=One%20of%20the%20most%20prominent,carbohydrates%20and%20around%20200%20calories.

Lettuce Wraps for Weight Loss:

https://livehealthy.chron.com/lettuce-wraps-weight-loss-1808.html

Healthy Lettuce Wraps That Aren't Skimpy Appetizers:

https://greatist.com/eat/healthy-lettuce-wraps#Seafood

12 Proven Benefits of Avocados:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6

Health Benefits of Lettuce:

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-lettuce.html



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1 comment:

  1. Thank you for this amazing recipe. Do you recommend some dressing for this?

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