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While we’re here, lettuce (*wink wink*) get to know more about our favorite leafy green! Whether we’re out for a salad or want to add something crispy and healthy to our sandwich, the lettuce is surely one of the most versatile greens we can buy.

Lettuce (Lactuva Sativa) was first cultivated in Ancient Egypt. There are four basic types of lettuce: butterhead, iceberg, romaine, and leaf. Under the last-mentioned is one of the most eaten vegetables today – the “Green Ice Lettuce”.  Among the other types of lettuce, Green Ice Lettuce is the sweetest in flavor and crispiest in texture.

This green leafy vegetable is an excellent source of essential nutrients and antioxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, fibre, minerals, and phytochemicals among others. It is said to help boost the body’s immune system, lower cholesterol levels, fight anemia, lessen heart problems, regulate sleep, control anxiety, promote brain health, good vision, and healthy skin, lower inflammation, support weight loss, and prevent cancer.

10 ways to eat lettuce:

  1. Soup
  2. Juice/Smoothies
  3. Wraps
  4. Sauted
  5. Steamed
  6. Grilled
  7. Braised
  8. Sandwishes/Burgers
  9. Spring Rolls
  10. Tacos

Lettuce storage tips:

  1. Remove damaged leaves from the lettuce if any.
  2. Wash the lettuce in a basin or bowl of water.
  3. Dry it thoroughly by gently patting with paper towel.
  4. Wrap it with dry paper towel, and place it in a plastic bag/container.
  5. Store in the crisper section of the refrigerator.
cutting lettuce at ba farms

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