This is one tip that can be used all year round for LETTUCE.
Since so many of us just can't get enough salad in our diets these days, we have become Rabbit Food Junkies. I confess, the older I become...the more salads appeal to me. I have become a Veggie Fan. Your body may not be able to handle lettuce, so consider substituting the lettuce with spinach! It's actually good.
First select the type of lettuce you'll be using. I bought this prepackaged ORGANIC Baby Spring Mix from Sams. Thought the price was right for as much lettuce that's in the package.
Next add about a fourth cup of salt to a large bowl of fresh cold water. Stir. 
Add the pieces of lettuce to the salt water making sure all the lettuce is submerged. Stir. If you prefer you can use clean hands instead of a spoon to stir. Allow the lettuce to soak in the bowl at least 10 minutes. The salt water will kill hidden germs that the naked eye cannot see. These little amoebas don't need to be ingested into our precious bodies. I have allowed the lettuce to soak much longer and truly believe that this allows a crunchier lettuce to enjoy.
Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Allow the lettuce to dry.
Ready for use.
Iceberg lettuce use to be one of my favorites to use. There was no question to it, I always chose iceberg. (Until my children told me that the nutritious value is less than other lettuces. I'm not sure how one can tell. In that case, we may want to experiment and try a variety of lettuces and mix all together.)
If you're hungry for a leafy salad, but can't use lettuce because it causes digestion problems, consider using spinach. My Mom cannot eat lettuce salads so I fixed her a spinach leaf salad with spinach, mandarin oranges, purple onions, shredded carrots and a raspberry vinergairette and she raved about it! She hadn't had a salad in so long that this spin on it was a hit.
Sometimes we have to give up things that we really don't want to. May God help us find a healthier way to live.
God Bless you,
~Deanna~
Colossians 4:6 says Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know ye ought to answer every man.
11 comments:
I always eat dark leafed lettuces as they are much healthier. And, yes, salt does make things extra crunch as does lime...as in lime pickles.
I'm sorry I missed the tea party but am enjoying my visit anyway.
Thanks for that tip. I had not know that. The thought is that the darker the vegetable the more nutritious it is, I think. The bagged mixed veggies eliminate any throw always too. Blessings
QMM
Hi! So glad you stopped by and introduced yourself. I wish I would have had more time yesterday to comment, but I did take a tour of your tea. You have such a lovely creamy white tea set, so elegant.
I read your profile and really like what you have to say about making our homes a haven. You have such a welcoming place and I'm sure many have been blessed through your home.
So nice to meet you.
Jen
Oh, I didn't know that about salt. I will definitely try it. I was also interested in how it kills off bacteria and amoebas. My neighbor was so very sick for such a long time, and they finally narrowed his illness down to e-coli, which he got from eating lettuce and salads. Now he won't eat them at all. I'll have to pass on that tip.
Deanna,
Thank you for your prayers~ starting to feel a little better. Thanks for this lettuce tip as well.
Not sure where in Kansas you are but heard through Twitter-NE Kansas expecting severe tornadoes~will keep in prayers.
Thanks for the tip. I try to cut back on salt,...but if I rinse it well arfter I soak it, maybe it won't be too bad. And if it does kill the bacteria that would be good. ((smile))
It is stormy tonight here in Wichita,...but not too bad. I hope you will not have bad weather in the flinthills of Kansas.
Goodnight....God Bless You My Friend!
Thanks for stopping by Rock Candy. I loved you little tea party. Even though I am a bit late I still had a wonderful visit...and oops, it was me who left those sweet gloves. I was enjoying the refreshments so much I just forgot about anything else.
Enjoyed the time honoring friends and our Heavenly Father.
Blessings,
Candy
Oh, thank you Deanna, for this tip. I didn't realize that the packaged lettuce still had bacteria. Great info!
The tea pictures are so pretty! How elegant your table and settings are!
And your daughter is so lovely! How proud you must be of her!
Deanna, I cannot thank you enough for your kind, encouraging comments. I do hope and pray God is glorified through any words I write. I appreciate your prayers regarding this ministry.
May the Lord pour out upon you and your family many, many showers of blessings today! You are a special woman of God!
In His Love,
Andrea
Yes, we always wash salad in salt water. Lettuce can harbour food poisoning bacteria and many people do not realise this. Your salad looks good.
What a great tip! Also, I appreciate and covet your prayers. Thank you...
Deanna
Dear Ones,
Thank you for the kind comments and for visiting.
I so appreciate you and Thank God for blogging buddies. You are a blessing, truly.
~D~
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