Romaine A Heart Healthy-Cleansing Food

                           Romaine:  A Heart Healthy Lettuce  "DAY 23, 2011"

Many people only buy iceberg lettuce to make salads, but we are doing ourselves a disfavor, because iceberg lettuce carries no nutritional value.  Today, we would like to examine Romaine lettuce and its quality and benefits to health. 

First, Romaine lettuce is heart healthy, because of its fiber content.  It cleansing effect prevents cholesterol from adhering to the inside of the arteries.  Romaine is low in calories and has a high water content along with it nutrients of vitamin C, A, K, chromium, manganese and folate; a water soluble B vitamin.

All lettuce should be soaked in a vegetable wash or apple cider vinegar to remove microscopic bugs and parasites.  It should be soaked about 15 minutes, rinse very good before eating.

When wisdom entereth into thine heart and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul.  Proverbs 2:10

Disclaimer:  The nutritional and health information provided is for informational and educational purposes only.  It is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice of any kind.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness. Please continue to watch for helpful hints...say Ms Bettie.