Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oh, lettuce. It beefs up salads and adds a final healthy flourish to your plate. But honestly, it can get a little boring. So I’m ...

A young, bright green lettuce seedling with delicate water droplets on its leaves, growing in a pot - TWNN/Shutterstock Are you an impatient gardener? Someone who just can't wait to harvest his crops?

The nutrients in lettuce vary depending on the type. Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight. Other conditions, such as proper ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lettuce is a versatile food, but most associate it with salads or a health-conscious substitute for bread. Americans ate nearly 26 ...

This heirloom variety dates back to 1875 (some sources say introduced in 1850) and is beloved for its large, lightly crumpled, lime green leaves. Black Seeded Simpson lettuce forms wide, open heads ...

Oh, lettuce. It beefs up salads and adds a final healthy flourish to your plate. But honestly, it can get a little boring. So I’m making a case for putting a little more thought into your leaves.

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...