Here's which types of lettuce are most popular, why these greens are good for you and what you need to be mindful of as you include more in your diet.

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Apart from traditional lettuces, such as 'Cos', 'Iceberg' and 'Butterhead', there are many others to try, including loose-leaf types and oak leaf lettuce, radicchio, rocket and endive.