Lettuce

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa

Also Known As: Salad leaf, Romaine

Calories: 15 per 100g

Category: Vegetable

Season: Summer

Lettuce is a refreshing leafy green commonly used in salads and sandwiches. It’s rich in vitamin K, folate, and water, making it excellent for hydration and bone health. Lettuce helps support digestion and weight management with its low-calorie profile. Its crisp texture adds freshness to any dish. Whether romaine, iceberg, or leaf lettuce, this versatile vegetable enhances meals with lightness and nutrition.

High in water, vitamin K, and folate. Promotes hydration, bone health, and digestion.

- Used in salads
- Added to sandwiches
- Wrapped for light meals

- Store in fridge wrapped in paper towel
- Avoid excess moisture
- Wash before use

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