Eating more leafy, green vegetable is a good way to get more nutrients into your diet. Iceberg lettuce is most often used in salads and on sandwiches, but it’s a good idea to try other kinds of lettuce as well, such as romaine lettuce or even spinach, which is very high in nutrients. Collard greens, spinach, and other dark green vegetables are high in fiber and B vitamins as well as iron and other vitamins and minerals.
Iceberg lettuce is mostly water and low in nutritional value, though it does add a nice crunch to your salad. If you don’t want to replace it, consider at least adding other vegetables to your meals. You can add romaine lettuce, spinach, and broccoli to your salads and increase the nutrients considerably. Consider using a vinaigrette dressing instead of ranch or creamy Italian dressings, because these can add a lot of calories. You may find that if you add spicier veggies, such as a few pickled peppers or some olives, you find that you need less dressing. Adding a large variety of vegetables is a good idea anyway, since this will increase the nutritional value of your meal. Grilled chicken is also better than adding deli meats or bacon bits.