Healthy Lifestyle Habits & Nutrition Highlights: Taco Lettuce Wraps

Here is this month’s Health Lifestyle Habits and nutrition highlights brought to you by the Tséhootsooí Medical Center's Medical Nutrition Therapy Department.

This month, we are highlighting the health benefits of romaine lettuce.  Romaine lettuce is a crisp, water-rich, leafy green vegetable that is great for hydration and your health! It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K and may prevent cholesterol build-up in the arteries. Vitamin A supports vision and immune function. Vitamin C is good for tissue repair and healing. Vitamin K is helpful for blood clotting and building bones. Romaine lettuce supports digestion, is non-starchy and helps keep your heart strong.

Romaine lettuce provides a wide range of health benefits so lettuce romaine healthy add it to your meal today! Whether in salads, wraps, tacos or sandwiches, it is a delicious way to add freshness and nutrition to your meals.

For more information, visit www.healthscienceacademy.org or talk to your local medial dietitian today.