Everybody Loves Lettuce!
Posted on July 4, 2008, under Health.
There’s only one way of buying or having lettuce-fresh.And there are endless varieties to choose from.Look around in the local veggie stores so that your salad bowl can be a wealth of colors and textures!
Making salads
Choose leaves that are contrasting in texture, color and flavour.Instead of cutting, tear the leaves.Add dressing to the salad only when you are ready to serve.
But the way….
Pick the ones that look fresh and crisp.Soil and bugs can be washed off but those with limp or yellow leaves are of no use.Consume the lettuce as soon as possible.Otherwise store it in cool and dark place.
Lettuce is good for your health
Lettuce is rich in vitamins A, C and E and also potassium, iron, calcium and other minerals.A general rule of thumb for choosing the most nutritious type of lettuce is this:The darker the leaf, the higher the nutritional value.Mixing lettuce with other fresh produce, meats and cheeses in salads is a very healthy, low-cal way to quadruple the benefits.
Lemon garlic tossed salad
Ingredients: 1 lettuce head; 2 tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 1 bunch spring onions; 4 cloves garlic, mashed; salt; pepper; mint leaves; 2 lemons, squeezed; 1/4 cup olive oil
Method: Pound garlic with 1/2 tsp salt.If using fresh mint, pound into garlic and salt mix.Add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions together.Pour the lemon juice into mint mixture.Add olive oil.Mix well and pour over salad.Add salt and pepper.
Salads are the best way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.Lettuce not only gives you a mega dose of antioxidants but also increase satiety value of the food thus preventing sinful binge eating.Always include at least two servings of fresh salads for a healthy and lean body.
