Romaine lettuce, or endive lettuce, is a variety of lettuce that grows with a long head and has robust, elongated leaves with a strong central nerve. Unlike other lettuces, it is more tolerant of heat.

Its taste is slightly bitter, which is why it is one of the most commonly used lettuces in salads. Romaine lettuce is used in the celebration of the Jewish Passover and is a type of bitter herb that symbolizes the bitterness of the Jews when they were enslaved in ancient Egypt.

Among the benefits of romaine lettuce are the following:

• Excellent source of antioxidants vitamin A and vitamin C.
• Helps prevent bone loss.
• Improves heart health.
• Promotes eye health.
• Increases immunity.