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uses of spinach and lettuce

Answer 1

Baby spinach is the term used to describe spinach that is harvested early in the plant's growth cycle. This is usually between 15 and 35 days after planting. Mature spinach is harvested at 40 to 65 days post-planting. Baby spinach has smaller leaves and a sweeter taste than its mature counterpart. According to World's Healthiest Foods website, research is inconsistent on the nutritional content of baby spinach versus mature spinach. These inconsistencies may be due to differences in planting environment, such as type of soil and light exposure. More research is needed but there is one agreed upon fact: At a minimum, baby spinach contains the same nutritional makeup as mature All lettuce varieties are categorized into four main types. Butterhead is a lettuce that has loose heads and green, grassy leaves. This plant possesses a butter texture and mild flavor. Crisphead is a pale green lettuce, similar in appearance to cabbage. It has a crisp texture and mild flavor. A third lettuce type is romaine, which has dark outer leaves and a loaf-like shape in appearance. Romaine has a strong taste and its texture is crisp. The last type of this vegetable is called looseleaf, which is similar in appearance to spinach in that it does not for

Answer 2

Use spinach in place of lettuce for your salads, burgers, veggie burgers and sandwiches. When it comes to leafy greens, the darker the better. Yes, spinach has a higher carb content than lettuce, but it is also loaded with essential vitamins, nutrients, protein and fiber! Spinach can also help lower cholesterol.