Beyond the Garnish: Why Lettuce Is Deserving of Its Status as a Nutritional Powerhouse
For centuries, the humble head of lettuce has suffered from an identity crisis. Placed dutifully beside a towering club sandwich, tucked underneath a greasy burger, or tossed carelessly onto the side of a steak dinner, it has long been dismissed as an edible garnish—a watery placeholder designed primarily to add crunch, color, and visual appeal…
