This article will talk about the composition of leeks, for which diseases it is imperative to include this wonderful product in the diet, why it is so useful for obesity and how harmful it can be. The content of the article:
- Vitamins and minerals
- Useful properties of leeks
- Contraindications
Leek is a vegetable biennial aromatic plant belonging to the Onion family. Some believe that his possible homeland is the Eastern Mediterranean.
Unlike onions, it does not have a bulb and ends in a thickened stem, which represents the nutritional value of the plant.
There are 2 types of leeks: summer (with a thin elongated stem) and winter (with a thick short stem).
Leeks have a mild, pleasant and sweet taste and are mild spice.
Leek composition: vitamins and minerals
Leek contains vitamins B2, B1, C, E, PP. Onions have a characteristic smell due to essential oils, which contain sulfur. There is a very large amount of potassium in the leek, hence its diuretic properties. It contains protein, sugar, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium.
Calorie content of leeks
per 100 g of product is 33 kcal:
- Proteins - 2.0 g
- Fat - 0 g
- Carbohydrates - 8, 2 g
- Water - 88 g
It is included in the diet of those who want to keep their figure slim or want to lose weight.
Leeks: beneficial properties
Leek has very important benefits for the body - it improves the activity of the gallbladder, liver, helps with rheumatism, gout, overwork. No wonder it is added to all kinds of dishes - it looks not only beautiful, but also increases appetite. With obesity, leeks are useful not only for their low calorie content, but also has a stimulating effect on metabolic processes in the body.
Be sure to include in the diet for vitamin deficiencies (especially in spring), depression, physical exhaustion, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases.
Leeks for anemia: due to the high content of iron in it, the production of hemoglobin increases.
It helps to improve memory, helps to assimilate information and increases concentration, which will be especially useful for students.
Leek during pregnancy: the beneficial properties of folic acid prevent the pathology of intrauterine development.
Leeks are an excellent antimicrobial agent: they help with arthritis, inflammation in the urinary tract.
In case of oncological diseases, it is also recommended to use this wonderful product: it has been proven that it is able to suspend the activity of tumors, and is effective in ovarian and prostate cancer.
Do not forget to eat fresh leeks for low vision, during upper respiratory tract diseases and for the common cold! You should also know that onion phytoncides actively fight against streptococci, staphylococci, anthrax pathogens, dysentery, and tuberculosis.
Leeks in cosmetology:
onion-based masks perfectly cleanse the skin surface, making it softer and more elastic.
Leeks: harm and contraindications
Despite the power of green onions, they can be harmful. When overeating, blood pressure can rise, the level of acidity in the stomach can rise and the digestive system can be disrupted.
When breastfeeding
onions, like garlic, are also not recommended to be consumed in large quantities, as the baby may not like the taste of breast milk.