Iceberg lettuce
Iceberg lettuce
Iceberg lettuce, also known as crisphead lettuce, has pale green leaves and grows in cabbage-like bulbs. It grows best in cool climates and requires a long winter season to grow fully.
September – April
Description
Iceberg lettuce is a great bridge food for people who don’t eat enough other vegetables. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a pleasant crunch. And while iceberg lettuce gets a bad reputation for not being as nutritious as other lettuces, it’s packed with Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and folate. Iceberg lettuce can offer a range of important health benefits for you and your family.
Improve Blood Clotting
Iceberg lettuce is packed with Vitamin K, which has been shown to help with blood clotting.
People who have issues with blood clotting may benefit from a diet high in Vitamin K. Still, Vitamin K deficiency is extremely rare for most people. If you do have a history of bleeding disorders or liver disease, you may want to check with your doctor to see if you could benefit from more Vitamin K in your diet.
Support Eye Health
Iceberg lettuce is also rich in Vitamin A, a nutrient that has been shown to help with eye health. Vitamin A can help prevent age-related vision loss and even improve vision in low-light conditions. If you have night blindness, you may benefit from adding more Vitamin A to your diet.
