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The Deal With… Lettuce
We all know that lettuce is mostly used in salads. We also know that eating salads is better than eating a cheesesteak. But do you know how healthy lettuce is? I decided to do some research and I found out that lettuce doesn’t have much calories and aids digestion as well as reduces cancer and heart disease risk. Also, the darker the green, the healthier. Iceberg lettuce, the lettuce that is in majority of salads are the least nutritious. Supplements of vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, and dietary fiber as well as some calcium are in lettuce, and even more in the darker greens.
For best results you should mix up different greens to get the best nutritional content. I find salads are best when you just buy the lettuce, or those salads in a bags…which I find easier. The fresher the greens, the better. Iceberg lettuce lasts for 12 days, romaine for 10 days, and butterhead and leaf for 4 days. Buy enough greens knowing you’ll consume it right away. And of course, make sure they’re washed and dried.
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July 31st, 2007 at 3:28 pm
I aim for romaine, spinach, or red-leaf lettuce (in that order) when available. I’m not a fan of the icerberg.
We never use the salad in a bag. We always make our salads from the raw ingredients. Not that lettuce needs to be used in a salad; it is also good for sandwiches or wraps (or as a wrap).