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Does IBL really have no nutritional value?
Hi Tisha,
I've been raised to believe that ice berg lettuce has no nutritional value - comments such as, "it's like drinking a glass of water". However, I have a hard time accepting that because it too is a green vegetable. ...
Is it true that ice berg lettuce is worthless?
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Lindy Waites
I would think since it's grown from the earth it would have to have some
nutritional value though not sure how much. I will say this though, I had a
guinea pig that would eat 1/2 head a day and that guinea pig lived almost 9
years so based on the fact that they usually do not have that long of a life
expectancy I would think it's quite nutritional. Again though, just a guess on
my part.
Hanna
Dimopoulos It has to have some nutritional value . Every vegetable
has some purpose.
Ester Finkel
Iceberg lettuce is preferred over most other types of lettuce due to its moist
crispiness. While it's true that most darker greens are richer in nutrients,
iceberg lettuce is still a very healthy choice. Low in saturated fat and
cholesterol (practically none) it's a good source of iron, vitamin B6, K, A,
and C. Furthermore, iceberg lettuce is
high in dietary fiber, and contains traces of omega fatty acids, which is
important for allover health. Folate is another benefit that iceberg lettuce
provides, which helps fight heart disease.
However, iceberg lettuce is lower in vitamin C, A, iron, potassium, and calcium than darker greens. Still, it's not as if iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value at all.
Christopher Columbus was said to have brought lettuce to the new world. "Crisphead" was what iceberg was called originally until the 1920's when transporters began shipping it beneath ice to keep it fresh, which is how it came to be known as iceberg lettuce.
For years, iceberg lettuce has had a reputation of being low in nutrition, ranking last among other types of lettuce. In particular, iceberg lettuce was lower in potassium, calcium, phosphorous and the very last in amino acids.
Since iceberg has less nutrients than leaf lettuce, and people of today being more health-conscience, more and more are switching to leaf lettuce to maximize their vitamin and mineral intake.
Mixing greens is a good way of maintaining that moist, crispiness without sacrificing nutrition. A salad made with one part iceberg and one part romaine along with other salad veggies gives the salad a juicy crispness with the powerful antioxidants found in leaf lettuce.
When choosing lettuce for nutritional value, apparently, iceberg is at the bottom of the list, but still has a lot of healthy benefits so it shouldn't be ruled out completely. Leaf lettuce tends to be somewhat bitter, and due to the high water content of iceberg lettuce, mixing the two helps eliminate the bitterness of the leaf lettuce.
In Ex. (The Passover) bitter herbs, likely as not, were simple salads accompanying the roasted lamb. Some of the most commonly used were lettuce, parsley, endive, and water-cress. In time, the Passover rite emphasized "bitterness" as a symbol of Israel's portion in Egypt.
When leaf lettuce is left in the ground too long, it b
However, iceberg lettuce is lower in vitamin C, A, iron, potassium, and calcium than darker greens. Still, it's not as if iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value at all.
Christopher Columbus was said to have brought lettuce to the new world. "Crisphead" was what iceberg was called originally until the 1920's when transporters began shipping it beneath ice to keep it fresh, which is how it came to be known as iceberg lettuce.
For years, iceberg lettuce has had a reputation of being low in nutrition, ranking last among other types of lettuce. In particular, iceberg lettuce was lower in potassium, calcium, phosphorous and the very last in amino acids.
Since iceberg has less nutrients than leaf lettuce, and people of today being more health-conscience, more and more are switching to leaf lettuce to maximize their vitamin and mineral intake.
Mixing greens is a good way of maintaining that moist, crispiness without sacrificing nutrition. A salad made with one part iceberg and one part romaine along with other salad veggies gives the salad a juicy crispness with the powerful antioxidants found in leaf lettuce.
When choosing lettuce for nutritional value, apparently, iceberg is at the bottom of the list, but still has a lot of healthy benefits so it shouldn't be ruled out completely. Leaf lettuce tends to be somewhat bitter, and due to the high water content of iceberg lettuce, mixing the two helps eliminate the bitterness of the leaf lettuce.
In Ex. (The Passover) bitter herbs, likely as not, were simple salads accompanying the roasted lamb. Some of the most commonly used were lettuce, parsley, endive, and water-cress. In time, the Passover rite emphasized "bitterness" as a symbol of Israel's portion in Egypt.
When leaf lettuce is left in the ground too long, it b
t becomes very bitter, but even when it's harvested
properly, it still retains some of the bitterness. Therefore, in order to get
the most nutrition from your salads, mixing iceberg lettuce with leaf lettuce
will greatly reduce the bitterness while maintaining important nutrients.
Trish
Nicholson Woodier Here is a side by side comparison of iceberg
lettuce and romaine lettuce. Yes, the romaine has more nutrition but the
iceberg does have some too. I personally like the taste of iceberg lettuce and
enjoy mixing it with other greens in a salad.
Link provided - http://www.healthaliciousness.com/nutritionfacts/nutrition-comparison.php?o=11251&t=11252&h=102&e=100&r
Rayelta Nayar
Based on my experience it is very low in calories (meaning eating this all by
itself won't fill you up).
However, it is crunchy and is excellent for veggie wraps.
Also, it's slightly bitter taste suggests that it does contain cleansing properties.
It is definitely not the most potent ingredient out there - very neutral, but easily digested & slightly moisturising.
Also, it's light-coloured leaves suggest it is not as nutrient-dense as other, darker leafy greens.
This combined with radish makes a great combo (both crunchy, moisturising, cleansing & cooling).
It's especially great in summer when we all need that extra bit of moisture & fresh touch (also great combined with tomato & carrot).
Not to mention it's (usually) super cheap .
However, it is crunchy and is excellent for veggie wraps.
Also, it's slightly bitter taste suggests that it does contain cleansing properties.
It is definitely not the most potent ingredient out there - very neutral, but easily digested & slightly moisturising.
Also, it's light-coloured leaves suggest it is not as nutrient-dense as other, darker leafy greens.
This combined with radish makes a great combo (both crunchy, moisturising, cleansing & cooling).
It's especially great in summer when we all need that extra bit of moisture & fresh touch (also great combined with tomato & carrot).
Not to mention it's (usually) super cheap .
I've heard that too Tisha but never researched it. I do know that spinach and kale
may be a healthier choice.
Yes, I have heard nutritionist say
that too...
Carla Downing I've fallen to believe this but, never
researched.
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