Don't Say You Didn't Know: Why Should You Eat Maror? Here Are All the 'Tasty' Reasons

Just before Passover and before performing the mitzvah of eating maror, here are some facts about its health benefits, which among other things, provide our body with great substances like vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, beta carotene, lutein, and folic acid.

Another fantastic compound found in lettuce, which many are unaware of, is a substance called lactucarium. It is a milky substance, similar to a white resin, secreted from the lettuce stem, which greatly helps in regulating problems such as insomnia, anxiety, hyperactivity, and other issues related to mental relaxation. However, this compound can be utilized when the lettuce starts blooming and the leaves are still bitter (before the lettuce is harvested).

What other nutrients is lettuce rich in? Sodium, vitamin A, and iron are found in high quantities, and regular consumption helps strengthen the immune system, improve bone function (including reducing bone mass), and muscle development. It also aids in preventing and treating osteoporosis, improving digestive system functions, detoxifying the body, maintaining eye health, including preventing cataract development, reducing the risk of diabetes, maintaining heart health, improving blood circulation, reducing the risk of various cancers, and more.