Greens

Lettuce, herbs and various types of “greens” can be found in most refrigerators across the country. But what happens when those greens are a little past their prime that you hesitate to add them into your bowl of fresh salad, or when the leaves look slightly too wilted to add to your sandwich or burger? There are plenty of ways to utilize greens in your kitchen to keep those limp leaves out of the landfills!

Lettuce is high in fiber and low in calories, and contains good amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, folate and iron, so why not explore the ways that you can add its nutritious qualities to more of your meals?

Tip:
Keep lettuce away from fruit that emits ethylene gas (such as apples and bananas) because they will hasten its deterioration. And always, always wash your lettuce (even if, and maybe especially if, you buy “pre-washed” bagged greens) in cold water before eating.