BLW Recipesby Avo

Food guide

Iceberg Lettuce

Iceberg lettuce can be introduced around 12 months. It's crunchy and low in nutrition compared to other greens.

How to serve at this age

12-24 months: Serve finely shredded as part of other foods.

Nutrition

Very low in calories and nutrients. Contains some water for hydration. Minimal vitamins and minerals.

A note from the editors

Better to offer more nutritious greens like spinach. If using iceberg, shred very fine and mix with other foods.

Good to know

Raw lettuce can be a choking hazard - shred finely. Nutritionally inferior to other greens like spinach or kale.