Here's which types of lettuce are most popular, why these greens are good for you and what you need to be mindful of as you include more in your diet.

romaine lettuce is the most nutrient-dense, says registered dietitian Danielle Crumble Smith. “It’s going to have the highest ...

Gene editing provides us with an unprecedented ability to improve the nutritional quality of crops without altering their growth or yield” ...

While bread isn’t unhealthy, some people must avoid certain components in bread for health reasons, such as gluten for those with celiac disease. Others may be looking to eat fewer carbohydrates. Here ...

Despite these genetic modifications, the lettuce retained its normal growth ... food options that can help address widespread nutrient deficiencies in modern diets." This breakthrough represents ...

Kassandra Clint, a senior from Brodhead, majoring in soil and crop science and environmental horticulture with an emphasis on ...

While many of these nutrients are in any type of lettuce, "a general rule of thumb is that the deeper the color of lettuce, the more vitamins and minerals it contains," says Smith. She explains ...