Lettuce

There are many types of lettuce. These leafy greens are packed with nutrition and are low in calories. Lettuce can add color and texture to meals. Lettuce has a mild, sweet flavor.

Nutritional Information

• Lettuce has vitamin A which helps with eye health
• Lettuce has Vitamin K which helps with building strong bones.
• Lettuce is a good source of Folate which is important for making the happy hormones in our body.

How to Store

• Rinse well and pat dry. paper towel
• Store in the refrigerator for a week
• If wilted put leaves in a bowl of ice water and soaks for 15 minutes

How to Prepare

• Cut into bite-sized pieces to make a salad
• add into a sandwich for a crispy texture
• Layer into spring rolls and wraps.

Fun Facts

• Lettuce is the second most popular fresh veggie in the US.
• 70% of the lettuce grown in the US comes from California.
• There are hieroglyphic records of lettuce being grown over 6000 years ago.