There are 4 popular types of leaf lettuce: red, butter,
green and romaine. They are fat free, low in sodium, cholesterol
free, low in calories, high in Vitamin A and Folate. To
pick good leaf lettuce pay close attention to the leaf ends
and coloring. There should be no leaf burn or wilting and
the stalks should have no pink tints. The leaves should
be strong and hold their own weight. There are a number
of specialty stem lettuce including Frisee, Arugula, Radidichio
and Red Oak.
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