The lettuce you pick for your salad can make a big difference.
Romaine lettuce is rich invitamins Aand K, along withfolate, says Amy Davis, RDN.
This lettuce offers potassium and vitamins A and C, explains Davis.
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These nutrients combine to support heart,immune, eye, and cell health, while keeping youwell hydrated.
These soft, butter-textured leaves are best for delicate side salads or lettuce wraps, Davis adds.
Plus, the culinary applications for spinach are nearly endless.
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Spinach pairs beautifully in berry salads with abalsamic vinaigrette, or as a colorful sandwich topper, offers Davis.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy this zingy green in the kitchen as well.
Kale issimilar to spinachin that it can be enjoyed both raw, lightly cooked, and heavily cooked down.
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Another hack when enjoying lettuces is to double-check toserve them alongside a fat source.
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