2006-07-12 12:19:17 · 16 answers · asked by Laura V 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The darker green it is, the healthier it is.
2006-07-12 12:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Romaine has a higher fiber content. Iceberg is 90% water content. Iceberg has been said to turn to a slime that covers your intestinal tract and slows digestion. Romaine on the other hand has a therapeutic affect in digestion. Just stay away from pre-cut salad mix. It is full of chemicals that preserve the salads said "freshness", but rather are not very healthy and it isn't to hard to make a salad in the first place. Try fresh spinach and explore with other fresh salads sometimes found in containers similar to mushrooms.
2006-07-12 12:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iceberg lettuce actually has very few nutrients in it. Romaine and other dark leafy lettuces have more vitamins and minerals.
2006-07-13 03:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes- iceberg lettuce is about as nutritious as water. Go for anything except iceberg. Spinach leaves are very good for you and very tasty.
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2006-07-12 12:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by Plaz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is healthier. Iceberg has a greater degree of water in it. As for Romaine you have your better source of fiber and nutrients.
2006-07-12 12:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by djprall 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, romaine lettuce is a healthier choice. The darker the lettuce the more nutritious.
2006-07-12 12:37:29 · answer #6 · answered by Bazinga 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think so. All I know is iceberg lettuce isn't too awsome compared to others out there.
2006-07-12 12:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by Lizzie * 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just about everything is healthier than iceberg. It has very little nutritional value.
2006-07-12 12:23:40 · answer #8 · answered by colorados_lost_rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a word: Yes.
More nutrients and flavor. Have not gone back to Iceberg.
2006-07-12 12:24:56 · answer #9 · answered by Cullen M 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As said romaine with it's dark green leafy leaves has more nutrients.
2006-07-12 12:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes iceberg is just empty calories with little nutritional value, It commonly used for crispness and it holds up for a longer time without going bad or willting
2006-07-12 12:23:06 · answer #11 · answered by stephen s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋