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Iceberg lettuce

In season Spring

Food Description:

Iceberg lettuce is a densely packed, round head of leaves that are pale green in colour and very crispy. Of all the lettuces, iceberg has the greatest water content. It is a perfect natural cup for san choy bow and salads where you fancy a little crunch with now extra carbs.
Buy crisp heads that are pale green with no wilted soft or discoloured leaves.
Store iceberg in a plastic bag in the crisper of your refrigerator - will store for up to 5 days.

General Information:

Category: Vegetable
To Buy: Buy crisp heads that are pale green with no wilted soft or discoloured leaves.
To Store: Store iceberg in a plastic bag in the crisper of your refrigerator - will store for up to 5 days.
Tips and Tricks: Salad leaves can be washed and dried easily and thoroughly with less damage to the leaves using a salad spinner.

Nutrition (1 Cup):

Energy (kJ): 24
Protein (g): 0.5
Saturated Fat, g : 0.0
Folic Acid: Important during pregnancy as this vitamin is involved in the duplication of chromosomes, preventing birth defects. Lowers the risk of heart disease and is necessary for proper brain and gut function.
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Negligible
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. n/a
Carbohydrates, g: 0.2
Fat (g): 0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g: 0.0
Potassium: Needed for normal growth and muscle and nerve contraction. Together with sodium regulates water and fluid balance in the body.
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Safe/negligible amount

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Can't be cooked.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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