and “use” to get more nutrients! That’s almost 98% of your day’s
calories left to enjoy after meeting such important nutritional goals on
your path to vibrant health, increased energy, and healthy weight loss.
Romaine lettuce
Speaking of salads, most people who struggle with getting 5-9 daily
servings of vegetables forget that enjoying a salad—as part of lunch
and/or dinner—can put them well on their way to meeting these
goals. That’s because a food like romaine lettuce is more than just a
base for a delicious salad. It provides an impressive handful of
nutrients for an equally impressive small number of calories. If you
look at the following chart, you’ll see how two cups of romaine
lettuce—the least you’d probably use for making a salad—is so
nutrient-rich. For just 16 calories, you’re well on your way to meeting
your daily goals for vitamin K, pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, folate,
manganese, and chromium, while also enjoying a host of other health-
promoting nutrients. This is why I recommend eating a salad made of
romaine lettuce (or another type of nutrient-rich lettuce) everyday.
Why Nutrient-Richness Can Help You Lose Weight