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Long live iceberg lettuce
Posted on Sep 17th 2007 7:00AM by Jacki DonaldsonFiled Under: Reviews & Products, Nutrition & Supplements
I've heard it countless times: Iceberg lettuce is not nearly as nutritious as it's greener counterparts. Maybe it's not. But it's not a junk food either and while the leafy stuff may have taken a hit as a health food, it seems to be making a comeback.
At the present time, Americans consume more iceberg than any other lettuce. It accounts for 70 percent of the lettuce grown in California and once harvested, a whole head can last one month with proper refrigeration and will yield 18 to 20 ounces of usable product. It's a simple, reliable, and versatile comfort food. It's crunchy, crispy, and full of great texture.
Iceberg lettuce is a keeper in my book. As a frequent salad-eater (minus the dressing for health reasons), I eat it with fish, chicken, shrimp, nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, and with other lettuce forms too. A medium head of this leafy staple has just 70 calories and is an excellent source of vitamin K. Hey, that's good enough for me.
At the present time, Americans consume more iceberg than any other lettuce. It accounts for 70 percent of the lettuce grown in California and once harvested, a whole head can last one month with proper refrigeration and will yield 18 to 20 ounces of usable product. It's a simple, reliable, and versatile comfort food. It's crunchy, crispy, and full of great texture.
Iceberg lettuce is a keeper in my book. As a frequent salad-eater (minus the dressing for health reasons), I eat it with fish, chicken, shrimp, nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, and with other lettuce forms too. A medium head of this leafy staple has just 70 calories and is an excellent source of vitamin K. Hey, that's good enough for me.
