Beefsteak tomatoes are super bland, as is iceberg lettuce, because they are selected for volume, not taste (it's the best way to make a profit while keeping end

Beefsteak tomatoes are super bland, as is iceberg lettuce, because they are selected for volume, not taste (it's the best way to make a profit while keeping end-consumer prices low). Same goes for most large varieties of produce. Try getting some heirloom tomatoes from a farmer's market, or grow your own. You'll be shocked at the difference. Tomatoes (real ones) have a distinctive and delicious taste!