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"Other Names: Acrid lettuce, Green Endive, lettuce Opium, Prickly lettuce, Poison lettuce, Strong-Scented lettuce, Wild lettuce actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS Sesquiterpene lactones: lactucin, lactucopicrin (lactupictin, intybin) Triterpenes: including among others, taraxasterol, beta-amyrin EFFECTS The herb is supposed to have a narcotic effect. It is an analgesic and spasmolytic, and is said to act as a tranquilizer. indications and usage Unproven Uses: Medicines containing Lactucarium are used to treat whooping cough attacks." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Other Names: Prickly lettuce, Strong-scented lettuce, Green Endive, lettuce Opium, Acrid lettuce, Poison lettuce, Lactucarium ACTION AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Sesquiterpene lactones: lactucin, lactucopicrin (lactupictin, intybin) Triterpenes: including among others tairaxasterol, beta-amyrin EFFECTS The herb is supposed to have a narcotic effect. It is an analgesic and spasmolytic and is said to act as a tranquilizer. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Medicines containing Wild lettuce are used to treat whooping cough attacks." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves. lettuce leaves may be wrapped in a damp towel and kept in fridge until ready to use. When ready to use, place 2 tablespoons of filling on a lettuce leaf and drizzle lightly with salad dressing. Then fold." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Head lettuce has been classically identified with the iceberg variety, which is a solid, round ball of lettuce leaves that stores longer than most other types, so that many restaurants and homes prefer it. Iceberg lettuce, though, tends to be less nutritious than some of the other lettuces, such as romaine, red leaf, green leaf, or butter lettuce, which are gaining in popularity. These are generally darker green in color and richer in chlorophyll, vitamin A, and folic acid. Lettuces also contain some calcium, potassium, and iron and are good fiber foods." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.)

"Serves 2 Tantalizing Tofu_ 3 ounces tofu, cut into bite-size pieces 3 ounces broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces 3 ounces turnip greens, coarsely chopped 11/2 ounces walnuts, chopped 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons soy oil 3 ounces romaine lettuce Saute all ingredients except for lettuce in soy oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Arrange on a bed of lettuce. Serves 2 Tarragon Tempeh_ 3 ounces tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 11/2 ounces Brazil nuts, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced 1 teaspoon tarragon 1/2 teaspoon salt corn oil Preheat oven to 3 50 degrees." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Rinse and dry the lettuce leaves. lettuce leaves may be wrapped in a damp towel and kept in fridge until ready to use. When ready to use, place 2 tablespoons of filling on a lettuce leaf and drizzle lightly with salad dressing. Then fold." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Head lettuce has been classically identified with the iceberg variety, which is a solid, round ball of lettuce leaves that stores longer than most other types, so that many restaurants and homes prefer it. Iceberg lettuce, though, tends to be less nutritious than some of the other lettuces, such as romaine, red leaf, green leaf, or butter lettuce, which are gaining in popularity. These are generally darker green in color and richer in chlorophyll, vitamin A, and folic acid. Lettuces also contain some calcium, potassium, and iron and are good fiber foods." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.)

"Fill Boston lettuce leaves (or any soft leaf lettuce) with the following: Sliced cold cooked tandoori chicken breasts (page 29s) Tomato slices Cucumber slices Baby spinach leaves Drizzle with thick Greek-style yogurt mixed with chopped fresh mint. Wrap and enjoy. BEEF lettuce WRAP -------............-..........................-....." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Add the remaining ingredients except for the lettuce. Mix well and serve on lettuce leaves. SPLIT PEA SOUP Serves 8 2 cups dry split peas 6 cups hot water 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Vi teaspoon each: dried marjoram, dried basil Va teaspoon each: ground cumin, black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until split peas are soft. Or, place all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a simmer, and then cover loosely." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"All leafy greens are healthy; here are some of the more readily available ones: Beet greens Mustard greens Butter lettuce Red leaf lettuce Collards Romaine lettuce Dandelion greens Spinach Dinosaur kale Swiss chard dinosaur kale A large coarse leaf with a blue-green tint, dinosaur kale is a member of the broccoli family. It is rich in vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. Packed with chlorophyll, raw dinosaur kale is highly alkaline-forming. Dinosaur kale is less bitter than regular kale, and its bigger leaves can more easily be used for wraps." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"Brown Rice and Bean Salad 1 cup cooked brown rice A cup cooked beans of choice 1 tomato, chopped 1 green onion, chopped (optional) A avocado, chopped dash cayenne A cup cilantro, chopped A lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste 6 large butter lettuce leaves, whole, to serve as a wrap for the salad Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Serve in lettuce leaves and eat as a wrap." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Choose 2 to 3 alkaline vegetables (no acidic ones) and combine with a salad of fresh spinach, mixed lettuce, and greens (such as arugula, beet greens, or kale). Organic Ezekiel Bread: Refers to a Biblical edict (Ezekiel 4:9) to bake bread with ingredients such as wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and fitches, and without artificial ingredients. salad dressing or a mixture of oil and organic apple cider vinegar are excellent complements. Select only the red or dark-green leafy types of lettuce. Iceberg-type lettuces are usually hybrids and contain virtually zero nutritional value." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Saturated Fat 1 g - Cholesterol 140 mg - Sodium 500 mg - Total Carbohydrate 6 g Dietary Fiber 2 g - Sugars 2 g - Protein 24 g - Calcium 10% DV Chicken and Asparagus lettuce Wraps 1 cup asparagus, washed and trimmed 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ]A teaspoon grated orange rind 2 teaspoons minced garlic ]A cup grated carrots 1 head romaine lettuce Chop the asparagus into pieces that are, at most, ]A inch long." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"There are hundreds of varieties: Loose leaf, oak leaf, red, and green lettuces; "butterhead" lettuces like Bibb and Boston; "crisphead" lettuce (Iceberg); and "cos" lettuce (Romaine). Melons (Cucumis melo) probably originated in the wild in the Middle East or West Africa, and were not extensively cultivated until late in the first millennium after Christ. The sweet melons familiar today were probably developed in medieval Europe." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"Makes 4 servings 1 bunch Romaine lettuce 1 cucumber 3 tomatoes 1 red or green bell pepper A large red onion A cup feta cheese, crumbled Vi cup olives A cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice \A teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste A teaspoon oregano Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Chill the lettuce while preparing the rest of the salad. Peel and slice the cucumber. Cut the tomatoes into wedges. Cut the pepper and onion into thin strips. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a plate. Toss the vegetables together and spoon them onto the lettuce." - Jennifer Workman, Stop Your Cravings: A Balanced Approach to Burning Fat, Increasing Energy, and Reducing Stress (Get the book.)

"Look for fresh lemons, dark green lettuce, broccoli, spinach, blueberries, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, and celery. When in season, choose eggplant and red and green peppers. • Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts and turkey breasts. And try to buy free-range and antibiotic/hormone-free poultry. • Fresh fish tastes best. Avoid farm-raised fish because they contain antibiotics (used to protect them from disease in overcrowded pens), as well as disturbing concentrations of pesticides and mercury." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"For two people, I often mix a one-pound head of lettuce with a bag of mixed baby greens. If you feel the serving of raw vegetables is too much for you, only eat what feels comfortable. Don't force yourself to eat more, but I do want you to think of the salad as the main dish and eat as many raw greens and other raw vegetables as you can. Use any assortment of chopped or shredded raw vegetables. Health food stores often have sprouted lentils and beans, which are nice additions to any salad. You can also easily sprout grains and seeds yourself." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"Fill the hummus-spread wrap with any combination of ingredients that appeals to you: chopped cilantro, green onions, shredded carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, thawed frozen corn, beans, rice, cooked broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, or lettuce. Roll it up into a sausage-like shape, cut it in half, put it on a baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for about ten minutes, until the wrap is crisp. Fabulous! At dinner, we highly recommend another healthy salad and a variety of fresh vegetables when they are in season. But there are many other options." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"The amount of leafy lettuce and other leafy greens such as spinach and arugula in the salad should amount to at least 5 ounces. Double this quantity of leafy greens if you want to jump up to a higher level of excellence. 2. Add other raw vegetables (besides the leafy greens) such as tomatoes, shredded carrots, cabbage, beets, snow peas, or raw broccoli to the salad so the total of raw vegetables for the day amounts to at least 12 ounces of food. 3. Consume a double-portion serving of steamed green vegetables (at least 12 ounces a day)." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"There is often a preoccupation with food that may manifest itself by large intakes of lettuce, raw vegetables, and other low-calorie foods. Other manifestations may be chaotic eating habits and eating times, radical diets, missed meals, and bingeing episodes. Bulimia is a syndrome of episodic and secretive binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting, fasting, or the use of laxatives and diuretics. Bulimic behavior is frequently seen in about half of women with anorexia nervosa. Body weight in "pure" bulimics fluctuates but does not fall to the low levels seen in anorexics." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Sulfites. lettuce, dried fruits, and fresh fruits and vegetables (especially in restaurants. Sorbic acid. Cheese, frosting, dried fruit, dips. Dyes (especially yellow dye #5). Hundreds of processed, colored foods. Parabens. Jelly, soda pop, pastry, beer, cake, salad dressing. Benzoic acid. Soda pop, fruit juice, margarine, apple cider. Monosodium glutamate (MSG). Bouillon, Chinese restaurant dishes, chicken broth or flavoring, and may also be present in glutamate, hy-drolyzed protein, sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate, or yeast extract. EDTA." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Quercetin-3-dimethylether, naringenin, and eriodictyol found in Dittichia root exudates induced agravitropic growth in lettuce seeds (Levizou et al, 2004). (-)-Catechin, kaempferol, and dihydroquercetin in root exudates from the invasive species Centaurea maculosa can trigger a wave of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and subsequent Ca2+ signalling, leading to root death in sensitive plant species (Bais et al, 2003a, 2003b). 3.2.2. Plant—animal interactions In addition to pollen germination, fertilization, and seed set, flavonoids function in the attraction of animal pollinators." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"Fiesta Bean Salad* Albacore tuna (in water) with tomato and lettuce Iced coffee ?DAY 3 Dinner ? Vegetable Soup* Slow-Cooked Chicken and Olives* Squash Buckler* Herbal tea Day 3 Recipes GREEN OMELET Serves 1 Vi cup spinach, chopped V2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 egg plus 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons low-fat milk Vi cup tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons skim mozzarella cheese Steam the spinach and mushrooms. In a bowl, combine the eggs with the milk. Pour into a skillet that has been sprayed with olive oil." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Mix well and serve on lettuce leaves. SPLIT PEA SOUP Serves 8 2 cups dry split peas 6 cups hot water 1 cup carrots, chopped 1 cup celery, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Vi teaspoon each: dried marjoram, dried basil Va teaspoon each: ground cumin, black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until split peas are soft. Or, place all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a simmer, and then cover loosely. Cook until split peas are tender, 1 to 2 hours." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Select only the red or dark-green leafy types of lettuce. Iceberg-type lettuces are usually hybrids and contain virtually zero nutritional value. Spinach (and baby spinach) is an excellent source of nutrients, and besides that it tastes great in salads. Mix some raw seeds or nuts of your choice into the salad." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"But what about the ingredients in that salad: the types of lettuce, the various vegetables? And what about the other choices that we make every day about which foods to include in our diet? I gradually ascertained, by studying volumes of research and discussing critical nutritional issues with the researchers themselves (many of them world-renowned scientists and colleagues), that certain foods like blueberries, spinach, salmon, and a number of others—14 in all—indeed deserved the distinction of being called Super-Foods." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

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