Many of us have the goal of being strong and healthy now and in our 80’s and 90’s ( I personally want to celebrate my 100 year birthday on a bicycle or motorcycle, yes, Sir! ) If you want to be live a long life you need to start eating some anti-aging food and, for starters, leafy greens have to be on your plate every day, lots of them!
DELICIOUS SALAD
LETTUCE NUTRITION FACTS
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 kJ (13 kcal) |
|
2.23 g
| |
| Sugars | 0.94 |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g |
|
0.22 g
| |
|
1.35 g
| |
| Vitamins | Quantity
%DV†
|
| Vitamin A equiv.
|
21%
166 μg 18%
1987 μg 1223 μg
|
| Thiamine (B1) |
5%
0.057 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
5%
0.062 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
3%
0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
6%
0.082 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
18%
73 μg |
| Vitamin C |
4%
3.7 mg |
| Vitamin E |
1%
0.18 mg |
| Vitamin K |
97%
102.3 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
|
| Calcium |
4%
35 mg |
| Iron |
10%
1.24 mg |
| Magnesium |
4%
13 mg |
| Manganese |
9%
0.179 mg |
| Phosphorus |
5%
33 mg |
| Potassium |
5%
238 mg |
| Sodium |
0%
5 mg |
| Zinc |
2%
0.2 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 95.63 g |
| |
| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
Dra. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD 