Lettuce

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Characteristics

There are many types of lettuce but the most popular are leaf, romaine and head (like iceberg).
Choose lettuce with crisp leaves. Avoid bunches with brown leaves or slimy spots. The best heads of lettuce will be symmetrical.
1 cup of raw lettuce contains:
- 82% of your recommended daily value of vitamin A to keep eyes and skin healthy and to protect the body against infections.
- 60% of your recommended daily value of vitamin K to help with the formation of bones, tissues and hormones.

Prepare

Break leaves off of stem. Wash and dry leaves well before eating.

Try lettuce:

Blended into your favorite smoothie or juice
As a substitute for bread or tortillas for your favorite sandwiches, wraps or tacos
Grilled to add extra flavor
Incorporated into your favorite salad

Store

Wash lettuce and dry well using paper towels or a salad spinner before storing.
To store, wrap lettuce in a paper towel, place in plastic bag or storage container and place in refrigerator. Replace paper towel any time it feels wet.
Lettuce will keep for up to a week if stored properly.

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