Publisher's Synopsis
Lettuce recipes cookbook. A great companion to your Farmers Market Stand!Lettuce? That's right. Lettuce. Leafy greens. Not just salads either. Green leafy vegetables aren't just gaining in popularity with the re-discovered backyard gardens but we are finding out how nutritious and vital they really are to our overall health. And there are more leafy green varieties than we thought!We have always been told lettuce is made up of mostly just water. Guess what? That's true and that's great news for our health. A naturally low carb, low sodium healthy food that hydrates us? And the rest of it is fiber, vitamins and nutrients we need as much as we need the water.Are you thinking just salads? You're wrong! Salads are great don't get me wrong, but what about a Sauté'? How about Creamy Soup? Have you tried a Lettuce Cup or a Lettuce Bun? Did you know you can make sauces and dips out of your lettuce? Hot and Cold?Lettuce and all Leafy Greens are naturally low in sodium and a low carb food but offer great health benefits. Lettuce is dairy free, grain free, gluten free, soy free, nightshade free and considered a "free food" much like celery.With this in mind, Nutritionist and Author Paula C. Henderson, creator of the 5 Points Diet, wrote this book. An encouragement, if you will, to eat at least one leafy green serving every day."Because Eating Vegetables Shouldn't Be Weird"In this book you will find: -Types of Lettuce-Health Benefits of Lettuce and Other Leafy Greens-Lettuce Cups and The Lettuce Bun-Lettuce and Greens You Can Cook-13 Salad Recipes-Over 23 'other' Lettuce Recipes-Other Leafy Greens You Should EatEating a minimum of one serving of lettuce per day can have a healthy compounding effect on the body. Green leafy vegetables, like lettuce, acts as an anti-inflammatory to the body, protecting brain cells, lowering cholesterol levels, induces relaxation which can result in better sleep and controlling anxiety, improves metabolism and helps to balance moods. Enjoy these recipes, preparation ideas and the long term health benefit that will come from incorporating more lettuce into your regular diet.
