Lettuce is often lumped into one category of mild or bland leaves for salads, but this vegetable family is more exciting and complex than you might think. Here’s a guide to help you get to know the ...

A visit to the salad bar used to leave you with two choices: iceberg or romaine. But now lunch shops and grocery stores have woken up to all the types of lettuce out there, and there are almost too ...

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 ...

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.

Few foods have the combined taste and nutritional appeal of a good salad. Whether it's cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, and hard-boiled eggs atop a cobb salad; croutons, parmesan cheese and that ...

It’s well documented that making a satisfying salad is no easy feat. Between nailing the balance of protein, fiber, fat, and carbs, and making it all taste good in the process, there’s a lot that can ...

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 ...