iceburg lettuce?????

[mommyoftrez]

i was watching tv n the other day on the news they said iceburg lettuce dosent contain any kinds of nutrients i love lettuce n buy the packed bag that comes ready for salads .... i squeeze lemon juice sum salt and peper..... but my sis in law also told me that that type of lettuce is also the dirties ..... i feel bad know all my preg i didnt eat something as healthy as i tought ..... n especially something that is so dirty like i was told

[Lanny_Licorice]

That's all I used to eat was Iceberg then I heard the same thing and I switched to Romaine so my baby gets more nutrients. Still has all the carrots and cabbage and such they put In the Iceberg, juss healthier. But If you really like Iceberg, there's nothin' wrong with washin' It off and adding more healthy veggies to It and stickin' with It. =-]

[mommyoftrez]

thanks girls... made me feel a bit better about my eating habbits....

[Thobe_RN]

I say eat the iceberg then! Load it up with your veggies and enjoy a healthy meal :)

[mommyoftrez]

i guess thats what i will do... i would also put some cucumbers ... n i love spinach bad thing is that im the only one in my home that loves it... even brocolli raw is so good to me

[maxeymom]

Just because it doesnt contain nutrients doesnt mean it is bad for you. It contains a lot of water so that will be good. Just make sure you rinse it good and you will be ok

[Thobe_RN]

It shouldn't be dirty. You can rinse it yourself and it's fine. But it is correct that iceberg has no nutrients. You want dark green things... Those have the good stuff! Iceberg is practically white which means it's lacking any real nutrition. Go ahead and eat it, but switch to fresh spinach or romaine if you want the extra goods.