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This pale-green lettuce holds a special place in my heart—and in my crisper!
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It is known as lettuce opium because of its sedative and analgesic properties. It has also been reported to promote a mild sensation of euphoria . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Because it is a latex , lactucarium physically resembles opium , in that it is excreted as a white fluid and can be reduced to a thick smokable solid.
Raw iceberg lettuce is 96% water, 3% carbohydrates, and contains negligible protein and fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), iceberg lettuce supplies 14 calories and is a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) of vitamin K (20% DV), with no other micronutrients in significant content (table).
Both iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce contain vital nutrients that help us live our best lives. Iceberg is about 13 calories per serving while romaine is about 15 calories. However, romaine ...
Non-starchy vegetables are vegetables that contain a lower proportion of carbohydrates and calories compared to their starchy counterparts. Thus, for the same calories, one can eat a larger quantity of non-starchy vegetables compared to smaller servings of starchy vegetables.
Precut or prewashed greens won't survive safely at room temperature for much longer than two hours (and will wilt if placed directly in the sun); raw spinach, kale, or romaine lettuce are only ...
Iceberg lettuce is a common choice because it does not add too much flavour while adding crunch. [16] Food writer Ed Levine has suggested that BLT does not require lettuce at all, as it is "superfluous", [17] a suggestion that Jon Bonné, lifestyle editor at MSNBC, described as "shocking".