When people think diet they often think lettuce, thinking how boring it is. There are so many different types these days to choose from, dark green to light green, with curly edges, red, round, long etc.
In general lettuce has diuretic properties, good for fluid retention. The richer darker colours have more chlorophyll making them the type of lettuce excellent for cleansing the body.
Chilli Chilled Soup
Lettuce of your choice
A large ripe avocado
Lemon
Natural plain yogurt
A little chilli
Chives
Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth and serve on a hot day. This soup would be good as a starter at a BBQ, on a sunny day. Serve immediately. Quick and easy to prepare.
NB avoid iceberg lettuce.
Nutrients - Vitamins B, C, beta-carotene, folic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus potassium, zinc, and silicon
