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Lettuce

Lettuce

Tastes

Sweet, astringent

Guna / Qualities

Light, cooling

Pacifies Doshas

Pitta, Kapha

Aggravates Doshas

Vata (if excessive)

Nutritional Information

Low in calories, high in fiber and vitamin K

Ayurveda Analysis

Cooling and hydrating, best for Pitta, but can be too drying for Vata

Buying, Preparing & Storing

Store in the fridge; eat fresh

Serving & Recipes

Use in salads, wraps, or smoothies
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