Romaine
The fact is, Romaine lettuce is considering king. Compared to other common lettuces, Romaine lcomes out on top with the most nutrition. Of all greens used in green smoothies, this is the one goes the least notices of all.
A Great Source of:
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2
- Folate
- Manganese
- Chromium
- Potassium
- Iron
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Fiber
Romaine Green Smoothie Recipe:
- 1 orange peeled
- 1 banana
- 1/2 mango
- 2 cup Romaine (chopped)
- ~1 cup water
Creamy sweet and refreshing.
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
| Serving Size37g (~ 1 cup chopped) | ||||||
| Amount Per Serving | ||||||
| Calories8 | Calories from fat1 |
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
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| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
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| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
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| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
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| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
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| Sugars g | ||||||
| Protein 1g | ||||||
| Vitamin A | 82% |
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| Vitamin C | 19% |
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| Calcium | 2% |
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| Iron | 3% |
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| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily value may be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs. | ||||||
Romaine lettuce is one of the most mild flavored leafy greens, yet packed full of nutrition. For this reason it is a very common green used in the making of green smoothies. It also imparts a very nice creaminess to a green smoothie that many find enjoyable. Romaine lettuce can significantly contribute to a healthy heart with all its folic acid, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and fiber. Romaine can keep up to 7 days if kept dry in a refrigerator; also be sure to store it away from ethylene producing fruits such as apples and pears as the ethylene will cause the lettuce leaves to turn brown.
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