Why doesn't lettuce digest well?

It’s not necessarily the case that it doesn’t “digest well”, it’s just that some poeple’s guts don’t tolerate the type of insoluble fiber that is in greens such as lettuce. At times it might actually be beneficial to go easy on greens, and plant foods high in insoluble fiber. (broccoli, lettuce, spinach, cualiflower, celery, etc). read more

Incomplete Digestion. Certain foods, such as lettuce, nuts, raw vegetables and corn, cause incomplete digestion. Incomplete digestion can cause digestive problems for certain individuals, but especially for those who have had a colostomy. read more