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Whether you purchase loose, bagged, or boxed lettuce—or a full head—is completely up to you. Heads of lettuce tend to last longer and make for a crunchier, fresher-tasting product.

Perhaps ironically, the bags of shredded lettuce that promise to be pre-washed and ready to eat are riskier than whole heads of romaine. Eating romaine lettuce is especially a gamble right now.

Here's which types of lettuce are most popular, why these greens are good for you and what you need to be mindful of as you include more in your diet.

You want to get a good char on one side of the lettuce without making the whole lettuce head soggy. Grill for no more than 6 minutes, turning the lettuce 90 degrees after 3 minutes. 5.