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Lettuce is the one vegetable in the world that cannot be eaten fried, boiled, or frozen. And let’s be honest—there’s nothing sadder than limp lettuce in a salad. In order to reclaim that crispiness, try plunging your leaves in an ice bath with some lemon juice or vinegar.
Carrots
Here’s the thing: carrots shouldn’t bend. If you find your orange sticks are doing just that, it’s time to revive. Slice a thin piece off the bottom of your veggie and submerge them in a bowl of water which should then be placed in the fridge. You should begin to see results after about an hour.
Celery
Celery is all about the crunch factor. Shock therapy is needed to revive stalks that have seen better days, so place them in a bowl of ice water and let them sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
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I love using this salsa on shrimp tacos as well. ~ Mango salsa ingredients 
A small avocado (cubbed) 1 ripe mango (I cut it in three pieces and used the 2 sides without the pit, cut into small cubes) 2-3 tbsp chopped onion 1 Serrano (chopped) 1 tomato (chopped) Sea salt to taste Cucumber (chopped) Juice from 1 lime What to do 
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Lalique lettuce is a new hybrid lettuce that’s like a cross between iceberg and romaine. It has all of the satisfying crunch of iceberg lettuce, but all of the color, flavor, nutrients, and ruffled leaves of romaine. Vibrant, crisp, and fresh, Lalique has everything you love about lettuce, plus it’s grown year-round with pesticides. The best part? It’s never bitter.
Because of its round shape and ruffled texture, Lalique is perfect layered on bread or buns with other ingredients. Its texture can hold onto the ketchup, mustard, and mayo you might want to layer onto a sandwich or burger, and you won’t have to chop it up to make it fit right.
#hydroponics #yearround #csa #eatlocal #eatyourgreens #farmtotable #lettuce #nashua #nh #nheats #nheatlocalSo next time you spot this weird lettuce you’ve never heard of on grocery store shelves or at your local market, give it a try.
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Pumpkin seeds have that calming and relaxing effect because of their high content of minerals. Zinc and magnesium help you calm down and have a nice nap.
Lettuce
Lettuce will not only make you sleepy, but it also has a proven calming effect. These leafy greens have very similar calming characteristics such as opioids. Research shows that lactucin, which is a part of lettuce, leads to this effect.
Bananas
Your favorite fruit is also making you sleepy. The combination of magnesium, potassium, and sugar will have you feeling tired and want to take a long nap.
Pasta
Pasta is one of the foods that make you sleepy. It is loaded on carbohydrates, which increase the blood sugar and affects the insulin levels. All of this leads to a strong feeling of tiredness. Pasta is joined by other foods that are also rich in sugar and flour such as pastries.
Cherries
Cherries are also somewhere on top of the list of foods that make you sleepy. They are highly saturated with melatonin, the hormone that aids with quality sleep. Next time you want to stay awake, avoid eating cherries.
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