Spain: The consumption of vegetables in homes is maintained, with lettuce being the most chosen in spring

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Published Jun 26, 2021

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Lettuce has been the most consumed vegetable in spring (82%), relegating spinach, preferred in the winter season, to last place with 16%, according to data collected by the II Primaflor Greenlovers Observatory corresponding to the season spring-summer, which analyzes the consumption of fruit and vegetable food in order to identify the different seasonal trends that exist in the food consumption of this category.

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Thus, lettuce in its varieties of buds (36%) and tender shoots (46%) has been the star vegetable of the spring season, far above spinach or kale. Although lettuce is known for its nutritional benefits, the majority of those surveyed, 65%, have considered its taste before the price (11%). Far behind are other aspects such as seasonality (20%) or the type of packaging (4%). Vegetables and vegetables are very versatile foods and have a great diversity of uses and processes. According to the II Primaflor Greenlovers Observatory, 54% of those surveyed prefer to consume them raw, to keep their nutrients intact. 20% cook them in the oven or on the grill, while 14% decide to prepare them boiled or cooked. Eating vegetables in the form of cold soups or smoothies is another option favored by 11% of those surveyed. Lunch and dinner are the favorite times of the day to put on the table a good lettuce salad or a nutritious dish made with a good base of green product. In addition, 47% choose ...

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