Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Romaine Lettuce

If you often eat salads or put lettuce in your sandwiches, it’s highly likely that you have taken the pleasure of eating romaine lettuce.  Being the most frequently included leafy greens in rinsed and ready-to-eat salad packages, romaine lettuce has then become synonymous with the term salad.  Believed to have first been domesticated in the eastern Mediterranean region, the cultivation of this tangy and versatile leaf vegetable had since spread around the world.  In the United States, it’s primarily grown in California, making romaine lettuce widely available in the country throughout the year. Romaine lettuce would no doubt make a healthy addition to your diet, but it should still be eaten in moderation for a number of reasons.

Continue reading and discover more about the pros and cons of romaine lettuce and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends moderate use of this vegetable.

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