Lettuce comes in a variety of colors, shapes and flavors. Here at NSG, we grow several varieties of lettuce including Simpson Elite, Red Sails, Mesclun Mix, Buttercrunch, Esmeralda, Looseleaf, and Romaine.
Although most often used in salads, lettuce can be used as a substitute for bread or tortillas in wraps and tacos, added to sandwiches, or depending on the variety, substituted for crackers with dip.
Due to its extremely low calorie content and high water volume, lettuce while often overlooked in the nutrition world is actually a very nutritious food. Each variety differs slightly but all lettuces are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, manganese, and chromium.
(WH Foods)
