If possible, use at one sitting. Green lettuce leaves are also a source of folate, one of the B vitamins that is recommended to help prevent some birth defects in babies. Salads also contribute many antioxidants that medical researchers tell us give protection from many serious health problems. Some antioxidants are retained in lightly cooked vegetables, others are available only from salads and raw vegetables. That's one of the major reasons for recommending a daily salad.
Salads are also ideal as the vegetables have virtually no fat and are low in kilojoules.
Italian Salad Mix or Salad complete.