The dirty truth about lettuce recalls

Rabbit food FTW. No Images? Click here       Salad month is in full swing here at HuffPost Food & Drink, so we've been eating a lot more lettuce than usual. And as the government shutdown drags on and the FDA postpones some of its food inspections, do we need to worry about eating romaine now more than ever? It often feels like lettuce is ALWAYS being recalled, but have you ever wondered why? It turns out lettuce isn't necessarily dirtier than other vegetables, but there are two important factors that set it apart, making it more susceptible to foodborne illness outbreaks. Find out what they are in our eye-opening story, then keep reading below for delicious ways to get your daily fill of veggies. XO, Kristen     The keto salads you'll want to eat all year Last week, I polled readers to see how many of you are actually on the keto diet, and the results are in. Of those who voted, 57 percent are eschewing keto, but a whopping 43 percent are trying it. We've got a roundup of some pretty inventive, keto-friendly salad recipes that'll please all 100 percent of you. GET THE RECIPES   Don't ever buy these dressings in a bottle Nutritionists agree that there are few salad dressings worth buying pre-made (this week they ranked the best and worst dressings!). So before you buy that next bottle at the grocery store, think about opening your wallet, feeding bills into a paper shredder and covering a bowl of salad with ’em. Instead, keep the money in your wallet and make your own delicious, inexpensive and easy-to-prepare salad dressings at home. We've got easy recipes for 11 dressings you should never buy from the supermarket. Once you make these, you'll never go back. GET THE DRESSINGS   How eating salad for breakfast could dramatically change your day   Not only can eating salad in the morning boost your mood, but it's also one of the best hangover remedies out there. Read our story to learn about the science behind it. We're huge fans of breakfast salad! LEARN MORE   Eat on: Salad Hacks: How To Order The Smartest Salad Ever 50 Hilarious Tweets That Sum Up Shopping At Trader Joe's 2018's Most Googled Foods Will Make You Want To Crawl Under A Rock The 20 Most Popular Instagram Recipes From 2018    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe