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Lettuce Info

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A resource for registered dietitians, professional food writers and consumers to get facts about the health and safety of lettuce.

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Good news! Lettuce prices shouldn't go up too much! Luckily, during California's heavy rains, your greens were being grown in the Southern CA and Arizona desert regions where there were no significant impacts on the supply of leafy greens. Learn more:lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…

Good news! Lettuce prices shouldn't go up too much!

Luckily, during California's heavy rains, your greens were being grown in the Southern CA and Arizona desert regions where there were no significant impacts on the supply of leafy greens.

Learn more:lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…
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Leafy greens contain anthocyanins & flavonols, which help prevent heart disease! Focus on improving your heart health by increasing leafy greens in your diet! ❤️ LEAFY GREENS = HAPPY HEART ❤️ More nutritional info on leafy greens: lettuceinfo.org/lettuce-nutrit…

Leafy greens contain anthocyanins & flavonols, which help prevent heart disease!

Focus on improving your heart health by increasing leafy greens in your diet!

❤️ LEAFY GREENS = HAPPY HEART ❤️

More nutritional info on leafy greens: lettuceinfo.org/lettuce-nutrit…
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Find Kale to be a bit bitter? Try massaging it! Next time you pull your kale out, add a bit of oil and give it a good massage. This helps break up that bitter flavor when it's a tad overwhelming. Find more kale usage tips here: lettuceinfo.org/products/kale/

Find Kale to be a bit bitter? Try massaging it!

Next time you pull your kale out, add a bit of oil and give it a good massage. This helps break up that bitter flavor when it's a tad overwhelming.

Find more kale usage tips here: lettuceinfo.org/products/kale/
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Meet Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD the face behind our guide that summarizes the nutritional content of leafy green varieties into one simple sheet. Then learn more about why the nutrients found in leafy greens are so good for us. lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…

Meet <a href="/NevaRDLD/">Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD</a> the face behind our guide that summarizes the nutritional content of leafy green varieties into one simple sheet.

Then learn more about why the nutrients found in leafy greens are so good for us.  lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…
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Get an in-depth guide into why leafy greens are good for you! Click below to explore in detail all of the amazing nutritional benefits that come from eating leafy greens! lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…

Get an in-depth guide into why leafy greens are good for you! Click below to explore in detail all of the amazing nutritional benefits that come from eating leafy greens!
lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…
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Ever wonder what leafy greens provide beyond the traditional nutritional facts label? In our latest blog, Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD provides an in-depth guide that shares the many health benefits that come from including leafy greens in your diet. Click here to view: lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…

Ever wonder what leafy greens provide beyond the traditional nutritional facts label? In our latest blog, <a href="/NevaRDLD/">Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD</a> provides an in-depth guide that shares the many health benefits that come from including leafy greens in your diet.

Click here to view: lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…
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Most leafy greens are, well . . . green. But if you look deeper, each type has its own distinct shade reflecting the different nutrients they contain. Try going for a wide range of colors to expand the nutritional benefits. Learn more here:lettuceinfo.org/sensory-profil…

Most leafy greens are, well . . . green.  

But if you look deeper, each type has its own distinct shade reflecting the different nutrients they contain.

Try going for a wide range of colors to expand the nutritional benefits. Learn more  here:lettuceinfo.org/sensory-profil…
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March is #NutritionMonth! Now is the time to focus on a nutrient-dense diet with leafy greens! Click below to read our latest blog that lays out all the nutritional benefits of including leafy greens in your diet! lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…

March is #NutritionMonth! 
Now is the time to focus on a nutrient-dense diet with leafy greens!

Click below to read our latest blog that lays out all the nutritional benefits of including leafy greens in your diet!

lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/02/w…
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Popular for its peppery, nutty flavor, ARUGULA has become a favorite for many all around the world being called everything from rocket to rucola! Learn more about this unique green here: lettuceinfo.org/products/arugu…

Popular for its peppery, nutty flavor, ARUGULA has become a favorite for many all around the world being called everything from rocket to rucola!

Learn more about this unique green here: lettuceinfo.org/products/arugu…
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🥬 Remember these food safety tips when buying leafy greens: • Separate leafy greens from meat • Check they're refrigerated at the store • Chill within two hours • Clean your hands before & after • Rinse, unless packaging states otherwise • Throw away when in doubt

🥬 Remember these food safety tips when buying leafy greens:
• Separate leafy greens from meat
• Check they're refrigerated at the store
• Chill within two hours
• Clean your hands before &amp; after
• Rinse, unless packaging states otherwise
• Throw away when in doubt
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Looking for a fun nutritious way to celebrate #StPatricksDay with the kiddos?!🍀 Try adding spinach to their everyday favorites like pancakes to get that festive pop of color while giving them loads of nutrients such as vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, & more!

Looking for a fun nutritious way to celebrate #StPatricksDay with the kiddos?!🍀
Try adding spinach to their everyday favorites like pancakes to get that festive pop of color while giving them loads of nutrients such as vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, &amp; more!
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Save time, money, and reduce food waste by freezing your greens! If you find yourself with extra spinach and not enough time to use it all, click below and follow the simple steps to preserve all of your spinach's powerful nutrients. sustainablecooks.com/freezing-spina…

Save time, money, and reduce food waste by freezing your greens!

If you find yourself with extra spinach and not enough time to use it all, click below and follow the simple steps to preserve all of your spinach's powerful nutrients.
sustainablecooks.com/freezing-spina…
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🥬 What makes romaine lettuce so popular?! When looking at its sensory profile, there are several indicators that show why it's many people's go-to for a salad. It scores a 5/5 on crispness and has a sweet neutral flavor. Learn more:lettuceinfo.org/products/romai…

🥬 What makes romaine lettuce so popular?! 

When looking at its sensory profile, there are several indicators that show why it's many people's go-to for a salad. It scores a 5/5 on crispness and has a sweet neutral flavor.

Learn more:lettuceinfo.org/products/romai…
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Wear your green & eat your greens, today is Saint Patrick's Day! 🍀🌈⭐️ Click below to learn more about why increasing leafy greens in your diet is a good idea! lettuceinfo.org/lettuce-nutrit…

Wear your green &amp; eat your greens, today is Saint Patrick's Day! 🍀🌈⭐️

Click below to learn more about why increasing leafy greens in your diet is a good idea!
lettuceinfo.org/lettuce-nutrit…
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What is your favorite fruit on a salad?🍐 Pears are always a great option, adding a touch of sweetness and all of their nutritional benefits, such as fiber and vitamins! Get pear salad recipes at California Pears, or on their website here: calpear.com/recipes/salads/

What is your favorite fruit on a salad?🍐 Pears are always a great option, adding a touch of sweetness and all of their nutritional benefits, such as fiber and vitamins!

Get pear salad recipes at <a href="/Cal_Pear/">California Pears</a>, or on their website here: calpear.com/recipes/salads/
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LGMA members must follow a set of science-based food safety practices on their farms to prevent foodborne illness. Click the link below to view a list of the LGMA members and feel confident next time buying lettuce. lgma.ca.gov/certified-memb…

LGMA members must follow a set of science-based food safety practices on their farms to prevent foodborne illness. Click the link below to view a list of the LGMA members and feel confident next time buying lettuce. 
lgma.ca.gov/certified-memb…
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Tired of all the added sugars in your salad dressings? Naturally sweeten your salad with fruits such as cantaloupe. Now you have a salad with great flavor that is packed with nutrients! Get the recipe for CaliforniaCantaloupe Roasted Melon Kale Farro Salad here:californiacantaloupes.com/roasted-melon-…

Tired of all the added sugars in your salad dressings? Naturally sweeten your salad with fruits such as cantaloupe. Now you have a salad with great flavor that is packed with nutrients!
Get the recipe for <a href="/CalCantaloupes/">CaliforniaCantaloupe</a> Roasted Melon Kale Farro Salad here:californiacantaloupes.com/roasted-melon-…
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In our latest blog cardiology dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein shares how leafy greens are cardioprotective. She breaks down how each leafy green can benefit your cardiovascular system and also shares the benefits that all leafy greens have in common. lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/03/h…

In our latest blog cardiology dietitian, Michelle Routhenstein shares how leafy greens are cardioprotective. She breaks down how each leafy green can benefit your cardiovascular system and also shares the benefits that all leafy greens have in common.

lettuceinfo.org/blog/2023/03/h…
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Celebrate #NationalSpinachDay by learning about all its nutritional benefits! Between its vitamins K, A & C, folate, iron, and magnesium it gives your body all the right nutrients to keep it going. Read a full, in-depth nutritional review of spinach here: lettuceinfo.org/products/spina…

Celebrate #NationalSpinachDay by learning about all its nutritional benefits! Between its vitamins K, A &amp; C, folate, iron, and magnesium it gives your body all the right nutrients to keep it going.

Read a full, in-depth nutritional review of spinach here: lettuceinfo.org/products/spina…
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In 2020 California LGMA launched Lettuce Info to help consumers and registered dietitians understand everything surrounding leafy greens food safety and nutrition. The LGMA continues to strive to produce the safest food for you and your families. About the LGMA: lgma.ca.gov

In 2020 <a href="/LGMAnews/">California LGMA</a> launched Lettuce Info to help consumers and registered dietitians understand everything surrounding leafy greens food safety and nutrition. The LGMA continues to strive to produce the safest food for you and your families.
About the LGMA: lgma.ca.gov